Say it like this
Real examples
"The candidate passed the technical screen, so we invited them to the on-site interviews."
"We use a technical screen to evaluate problem-solving skills before bringing people in for discussions."
"Thank you for your interest. Your next step is a technical screen where you will solve two coding problems in 90 minutes."
Don't say this
Handle with care. Do not confuse with a physical screen. This is not about computer monitors but rather a phase of evaluation. Also avoid using as a verb unless referring to the act of conducting the screening process.
Other forms
technical screen
"The technical screen lasted two hours and covered data structures and algorithms."
technical screening
"Our technical screening process filters out candidates who lack coding fundamentals."
technical-screen interview
"The technical-screen interview is the first evaluation stage."
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Practice
Try it
4 quick exercises
1. Your manager asks about the candidate who applied yesterday. What would you say?
2. She did very well on the _______ and we invited her to the next round.
3. Which sentence uses technical screen incorrectly?
4. Rewrite using technical screen: We are going to test the engineering skills of the applicants before bringing them in to meet the team.
Questions
Quick poll
Have you said "technical screen" in a standup this week?
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