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How to Answer Screening Questions Effectively

Learn how to navigate quick questions like salary expectations, location, and experience

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Written by Val
Updated over 6 months ago

Some roles include a few short screening questions before you move on. They help recruiters confirm basic things like where you’re located, when you can start, or if you meet specific requirements.

🔹 What kind of questions you might see:

• What’s your current location or country of residence?

• What’s your notice period or availability?

• What are your language skills?

• Do you have experience with specific tools or tasks?

• What are your salary expectations?

💡 Salary Question Tip:

If you see a salary question, here’s what to know:

• The answer format is a range (you’ll enter your minimum and maximum expected salary).

• Check how it’s framed: is it per year, per month, hourly, per project, or per consultation?

• Salary is usually asked in gross terms—that means before taxes.

Gross = total before taxes

Net = amount after taxes

Be clear and realistic—this helps avoid misunderstandings later in the process.

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