AI candidate pre-screening

Know who to move forward before the first call.

Zeenna turns approved screening questions into an engaging dialogue, gathering structured evidence on qualifications, logic, and soft skills for recruiter review.

Recruitment professional surrounded by pre-screening qualification questions

A better first conversation

Screen for the facts. Listen for the person.

Zeenna turns initial candidate vetting into an adaptive dialogue. Your team gets structured answers on qualifications, availability, logic, and soft skills, without adding another phone screen to the day.

01

Human-grade dialogue

Natural conversation that asks what a human recruiter would.

Instead of rigid forms, Zeenna adapts the dialogue to each response so candidates feel welcomed while recruiters gather more authentic insight.

02

Configured criteria checks

Gather evidence against the requirements your team sets.

Zeenna verifies criteria such as availability, location, and certifications, then makes the result available for recruiter review without adding another administrative bottleneck.

03

Complex evaluation

Go beyond checklists with open-ended questions.

Explore logic, problem-solving, soft skills, and situational judgment before the first live round, creating a richer profile of every applicant.

04

Hands-free interaction

Let candidates answer naturally with voice input.

Voice responses recreate the flow of a phone screen without forcing candidates to type long answers on mobile or desktop.

05

Frictionless applications

Build a structured profile through the conversation.

Zeenna gathers skills and background details directly through the conversation and can add relevant CV evidence when it is available, reducing document friction without hiding the source context.

06

Global inclusivity

Support multilingual candidate conversations.

Applicants can respond in the supported language configured for the workflow while Zeenna preserves the meaning and context available for recruiter review.

See pre-screening continue after hours.

See how approved questions and candidate clarification prepare stronger evidence for recruiter review.

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Candidate experience

A reflective environment, available 24/7.

Candidates can think through their answers without the stress of a live recruiter on the call. After screening, Zeenna becomes a knowledge base for questions about the role, company, benefits, and next steps.

  • Ask questions about the role or company after screening
  • Complete the conversation without the pressure of a live call
  • Respond on their own schedule, including nights and weekends
Candidate completing Zeenna's AI pre-screening conversation on a phone

Keep pre-screening available when candidates are.

91%

finish pre-screening in less than 24 hours

50%

are submitted during nights and weekends

24/7

candidate access outside recruiter hours

Figures reflect Zeenna’s published product usage and customer results.

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Pre-screening questions

A flexible conversation with clear human control.

What candidates experience and what recruiters remain responsible for.

Who controls the screening criteria?+

The workflow uses role requirements and questions configured with the hiring team. Recruiters review the resulting evidence and remain responsible for each hiring decision.

Frequently asked questions
Can candidates answer by voice?+

Yes. The current experience supports voice input as an alternative to typing longer answers.

Does Zeenna require a CV?+

The conversation can gather structured qualification and background information directly. The exact workflow can also use CV evidence when it is available and relevant.

Can the conversation happen outside office hours?+

Yes. Candidates can complete the configured pre-screening on their own schedule, including nights and weekends.

Ready to see it in your workflow?

See your pre-screening flow mapped.

Review the questions, candidate experience, structured output, and recruiter decision points for your roles.

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