Knockout question

How it is used

Use for a screening question with a disqualifying answer, not every interview question.

Example sentences

1. A knockout question asked whether applicants held the required driving licence.

   The answer checks an essential condition before further assessment.

2. She reread the knockout question before choosing an answer on the form.

   A seemingly simple form answer can determine whether an application proceeds.

Common collocations

• answer a knockout question
• application knockout question

Related terms

• requirementSomething that an employer says a candidate must have, such as a degree, a licence, a language or a number of years of experience.
• applicationA formal request for a job, or the set of documents and forms you send to an employer when you make that request.

More terms: Applications & Hiring

• apply
• candidate
• recruiter
• hire
• hiring manager
• HR
• shortlist
• follow up
• hear back
• rejection
• ATS
• overqualified