Technical screening questions
Ask for one example per question and listen for specifics.
- Which Workday modules have you configured? A good answer: Specific modules with the project role.
- How do business processes work in Workday? A good answer: Steps, conditions, security and notifications.
- How have you built an integration? A good answer: EIB, Studio or Cloud Connect, with testing.
- How do you manage a semi-annual release? A good answer: Regression testing and communicating changes.
- How do you handle security? A good answer: Security groups and domain policies.
Quick screening questions
Use these when you have only a few minutes.
- Which Workday modules and how many implementations?
- Which integration tools have you built with?
- Describe a custom report you built.
What separates the levels
Match the level to the requirement before you submit.
- Junior: supports configuration and testing.
- Mid: owns a module.
- Senior: leads design across modules and integrations.
Red flags
Any of these is a reason to probe further.
- Only end-user experience.
- Cannot name modules configured.
- No integration or reporting work.
Tools you should hear mentioned
A Workday consultant with real experience usually names several of these without prompting.
- Workday HCM or Financials
- Workday Studio or EIB
- Calculated fields
- Business processes
- Report writer
- Workday release cycles
Run the call well
Ask for the last project first, then dig into the second or third question. Take notes on versions, team size and outcomes, and record them with the submission so the vendor’s later technical interview does not surprise you.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a Workday consultant screening call take?
Fifteen to twenty minutes is enough to cover the project, three technical questions and availability, rate and work authorization.
Do recruiters need to know the technology?
Working vocabulary is enough. Use the sourcing guide for the role and listen for specifics instead of judging technical depth yourself.