Technical Screening

•What Is Technical Screening?

Technical screening is the early stage of a hiring process where companies evaluate whether a candidate meets the baseline technical skills required for a role. It typically occurs before full interviews and helps recruiters filter qualified applicants efficiently.

•Common Screening Formats

Common screening formats include:

• Short coding challenges (HackerRank, CodeSignal).
• Technical phone screens with an engineer.
• Portfolio or GitHub review.
• Multiple-choice assessments.
• Short take-home tasks.

🏢What Companies Look For

What companies look for:

• Problem-solving approach.
• Code readability and clarity.
• Understanding of fundamentals.
• Ability to communicate reasoning.
• Familiarity with tools or frameworks.

•Candidate Tips

Candidate tips:

• Practice common algorithms and role-specific challenges.
• Prepare examples of past projects.
• Keep explanations concise.
• Read instructions carefully.