Merge pull request #3136 from FlowFuse/add-screening-call

Add screening call to handbook

Author: ZJvandeWeg

src/handbook/peopleops/hiring/index.md

@@ -41,13 +41,13 @@ The URL will be structured accordingly: `/jobs/<job-short-title>`
 
 Hiring plans are role specific and should be included in the job posting. 
 
-### STAR interviews
+### Screening Interview
+
+All candidates will experience a [Screening Call](/handbook/peopleops/hiring/screening-call/) as the first stage in the interview.
 
-By utilizing [the STAR framework](https://www.themuse.com/advice/star-interview-method)
-candidates will be interviewed to share their past experiences. This approach enables us to assess their actions and achievements, aiming to predict their future performance.
+### STAR interviews
 
-For the interviewer a template is available with the [STAR questions](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v6C1Tf6B-hDOlA9GhR44Y2ftDgiwx4x_twnuo_N4pZE){rel="nofollow"}
-to make a copy of.
+All candidates will experience a [STAR Interview](/handbook/peopleops/hiring/star-questions/) at some point in the interview process.
 
 ## Extending an offer
 
@@ -133,19 +133,6 @@ prepare and focus if the strengths are indeed strong, and the same for weaknesse
 
 The resume review should reject **over 50%** of all candidates.
 
-#### Screening Call
-
-The initial screening call is intended as an additional filter for FlowFuse, but also for the candidate. Screening calls are held on a video call, and the candidate should have plenty of time to ask question and understand if this role is right for them.
-During this call FlowFuse should understand:
-1. Alignment to [Values](../../company/values.md)
-1. The candidate is enthusiastic about the company and the open role
-1. Compensation range for the candidate
-1. Notice period, or time from offer to start
-
-For all candidates that are moved on the next stage, a scorecard needs to be filled out.
-
-After this stage **no more than 25%** of the total number of candidates should remain.
-
 #### Skills assessment
 
 For each role a skills assessment will be performed. This stage will be different for most roles. This is the main stage to asses the capabilities.
@@ -155,10 +142,6 @@ For example `intermediate` vs `senior` for developers.
 
 When in doubt, reject the candidate.
 
-#### STAR interview
-
-Read more on [the STAR interview at FlowFuse](/handbook/peopleops/hiring/star-questions).
-
 #### Offer stage
 
 First, read about [extending offers](#extending-an-offer).

src/handbook/peopleops/hiring/screening-call.md

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+---
+navTitle: Screening Call
+---
+
+The first stage in almost every interview process is a 15-20 minute screening call. 
+This is usually done over a video call, but a phone call can be acceptable in certain circumstances. 
+
+#### Screening Call
+
+This screening call serves as a filter for both the company to align with the candidate on mutual expectations and the details of the role. 
+
+During this call FlowFuse should understand:
+1. Alignment to [Values](../../company/values.md)
+1. The candidate is enthusiastic about the company and the open role
+1. Compensation range for the candidate
+1. The candidate's time zone and any overlap information that is needed
+1. Notice period, or time from offer to start
+
+Generally half of all candidates in the screening stage will not move to the next stage of the interview process.

src/handbook/peopleops/hiring/star-questions.md

@@ -2,8 +2,9 @@
 navTitle: STAR Questions
 ---
 
-Every candidate hiring plan includes at least one STAR Interview. 
-A STAR interviews is aimed at discussing the candidates past performance in certain situations and is meant to given an indication if the way they have behaved in the past is in line with FlowFuse expectations.
+Every candidate hiring plan includes at least one STAR Interview.
+
+A [STAR interview](https://www.themuse.com/advice/star-interview-method) is aimed at discussing the candidates past performance in certain situations and is meant to given an indication if the way they have behaved in the past is in line with FlowFuse expectations.
 
 ## Questions
 Below are some sample questions that can be used.