General Staffing Intake Screening Interview Template

What type of work are you looking for? Do you have a preference for a specific industry, role type, or work environment?

What this assesses: Establishes candidate preferences and helps recruiters narrow down potential placement matches.

Are you authorized to work in the United States? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa?

What this assesses: Confirms work authorization status, which is a baseline requirement before any placement can proceed.

What is your availability? Are you looking for full-time, part-time, temporary, or temp-to-hire work? When is the earliest you could start?

What this assesses: Determines employment type preference and start date readiness for matching against open requisitions.

What are your salary or hourly rate expectations? Is there a minimum rate you would not go below?

What this assesses: Captures compensation expectations early to avoid mismatches with client budgets.

What is your preferred work location or maximum commute distance? Are you open to remote, hybrid, or travel-based assignments?

What this assesses: Identifies geographic constraints and flexibility for placement matching.

Walk me through your last two or three positions. What were your job titles, main responsibilities, and reasons for leaving?

What this assesses: Provides a quick employment history overview and reveals patterns in job tenure and career progression.

Do you have any certifications, licenses, or specialized skills that you want to make sure we know about?

What this assesses: Surfaces qualifications that may open up additional placement opportunities across different roles.

Is there anything that would prevent you from passing a background check or drug screening? Are there any schedule restrictions or accommodation needs we should be aware of?

What this assesses: Identifies potential blockers to placement and captures accommodation needs to ensure a smooth hiring process.