Answer screening questions
Short questions an employer asks with an application, and how they’re used.
For job seekers1 min readUpdated 22 Sept 2026
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What they are
Employers can ask a few yes/no, choice or short-answer questions — for example whether you have the right to work in the UK.
How they’re used
Answers help the hiring team decide who to review first. They never reject anyone automatically.
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