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ToptalEnglish Screener
Toptal is hiring an English Screener for its screening team. The role is a contract position with an hourly, fully remote engagement. Screeners are among the…
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Toptal is hiring an English Screener for its screening team. The role is a contract position with an hourly, fully remote engagement. Screeners are among the first people candidates meet when they apply to join Toptal's freelance network, which covers engineers, creative professionals, finance specialists, and several kinds of product and project leaders. The role suits someone with strong spoken and written English, solid interviewing skills, and experience with people…
Job Description
Toptal is hiring an English Screener for its screening team. The role is a contract position with an hourly, fully remote engagement. Screeners are among the first people candidates meet when they apply to join Toptal's freelance network, which covers engineers, creative professionals, finance specialists, and several kinds of product and project leaders. The role suits someone with strong spoken and written English, solid interviewing skills, and experience with people from varied professional backgrounds.
Screeners evaluate English through live calls and recorded video entries. They judge each candidate's English proficiency, professionalism, and overall fit for the network, then write notes and documentation after every interview. The screener also guides candidates through the process so the experience stays smooth and positive, and works with the team on screening standards and workflow improvements.
The posting describes a fast-paced setting with several screenings a day, where the screener also represents Toptal as a first touchpoint. Workload can change with team needs, and the posting indicates a daily ceiling of eight hours, adjusted to team needs and each person's availability. Candidates should be comfortable on video calls, able to manage their own workload, and able to keep a consistent schedule that covers Asia-Pacific, Europe, and American time zones.
Responsibilities
- Run English screens in live calls and through recorded video entries
- Assess each candidate's English proficiency, professionalism, and general fit for the network
- Write notes and documentation after every interview
- Guide candidates through each stage so the process feels smooth and positive
- Help align screening standards and suggest improvements to screening workflows
Requirements
- Top-level written and spoken English
- Good interpersonal and interview skills
- Comfortable on video calls and engaging with candidates from around the world
- Organized and skilled at managing time
- Works well alone and keeps a steady workload under control
- Familiar with Slack and similar team messaging tools
- Can keep a regular timetable and span Asia-Pacific, Europe, and US hours
Qualifications
- Interviewing or candidate evaluation experience is preferred
- Past work in talent acquisition, human resources, outsourcing, or talent operations
- Experience with international candidates
- Knows how screening or assessment frameworks work
- Remote-work background counts in your favor
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the English Screener role remote?
Yes. The engagement is fully remote and works on an hourly contract basis.
How many hours should I expect?
Hours may fluctuate, but the posting indicates a ceiling of eight hours daily, shaped by team demand and personal availability.
What salary or hourly rate is offered?
The posting does not specify an hourly rate or salary.
What tools will I need to use?
The posting mentions Slack and similar tools, and video calls are part of the role.
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