Managing Screening Questions in Bullhorn ATS

This article will show you how to manage screening questions for the Amplify Screener in Bullhorn ATS using the Screener Questions tab on a Job record. From this tab, you can view, add, edit, reorder, and remove the questions that Amplify Screen uses when evaluating candidates for a specific job.

Because we’re in the process of migrating customers to a new version of this tab, there are currently two different versions in use. This article will help you quickly identify which version your system has and walk you through how to use it.

Which Version of the Tab Do I Have?

Before you begin, make sure you’re following the right instructions for your setup. Amplify Screen originally used a Screening Questions custom object, and newer customers are now using a standard Screener Questions tab built directly into the ATS.

You can determine which one you have using the guide below:

Standard Screener Questions Tab (New)

Visual Indicators:

• The label may appear as Screener Questions (exact name may vary depending on your configuration)

• No vertical/horizontal toggle

• Single Edit button in the top-right corner

• The Add Screener Question button appears at the bottom of the tab, only when you’re in Edit mode

• The layout looks like this:

  

If this is your tab, jump to this section: Standard Screener Questions Tab.

Screening Questions Custom Object (Original)

Visual Indicators:

• Label appears as Screening Questions

• Vertical/Horizontal toggle in the top-right

• Each question has its own Edit/Delete option or Actions button.

• The Add Screening Questions button is always visible in the top-right

• The layout may look like either of these:

Vertical View

Horizontal View

If this is your tab, jump to this section: Screening Questions Custom Object.

Standard Screener Questions Tab (New)

Viewing Screening Questions

To see a job’s screening questions:

1. Open a Job in Bullhorn ATS.

2. Click the Screener Questions tab (label may vary depending on your configuration).

   

   • If questions have already been added, you’ll see them listed.

   • If no questions exist, you’ll see a blank state with an option to add your first question.

     

Managing Screening Questions

1. To make any updates, click Edit in the top-right corner.

   

   • This switches the tab into Edit Mode, where you can add, update, delete, or reorder questions.

2. When you’re done, click Done to save.

 

Add Questions

In Edit Mode:

1. Click Add Screener Question.

   

2. Enter the details:

   

   • Question Text: What the candidate will be asked

   • Sort Order: The order in which questions appear during the screening

   • Comments: Optional notes visible only to your internal team. Candidates will not see these during the screening.

3. Click Save.

Reorder Questions

Reordering questions on this tab will determine the order candidates will be asked these questions during screening.

To change the question order:

1. Hover your cursor over the left side of the Sort Order column.

2. You’ll see Up and Down arrows appear. Use these to move questions into your preferred order.

   

You can also amend an individual question’s sort order when adding or editing it.

Edit Questions

While in Edit mode, click the question text to open the Edit window. You can update the question, change the sort order, or adjust internal comments.

Delete Questions

While in Edit Mode, click the red trash can next to a question. You’ll be asked to confirm before it’s deleted.

Bullhorn Automation can generate screening questions automatically using the Add Questions Step. We recommend using Automation to create your initial list of questions and then manually reviewing them afterward, making any edits you need before candidates begin screening.

Screening Questions Custom Object

Viewing Screening Questions

To see a job's screening questions:

1. Open the job in the ATS

2. Click the Screening Questions tab.

   

Access to the Screening Questions tab is determined by department permissions, not user permissions.

If screening questions have been generated for the job, they will be listed here. You can choose between two display options using the Vertical/Horizontal toggle in the top corner:

• Vertical View: Displays all questions in a list for quick review.
  

• Horizontal View: Shows a more condensed list with filtering options, ideal for managing larger sets of questions.
  

Managing Screening Questions

Add Questions

1. Click the Add Screening Questions button in the top-right corner of the tab.
   

2. Enter your question and select a category, then click Save.
   

    

Edit and Delete Questions

• Vertical View: Click the Edit or Delete icons to the right of the question.
  

• Horizontal View: Open the Actions dropdown choose the desired option.
  

Bullhorn Automation can generate screening questions automatically using the Add Questions Step. We recommend using Automation to create your initial list of questions and then manually reviewing them afterward, making any edits you need before candidates begin screening.