Focus Group Participant Screening & Recruitment Survey

Thanks for your interest in taking part in an upcoming research session! This short screener checks fit and availability — it takes about 8 minutes, and your answers are used only for recruitment.

In the past 3 months, which of these have you personally purchased or used? (Template note: replace these placeholder options with your actual product, brand, or service list before launching.)

• (Replace with Product/Service A)
• (Replace with Product/Service B)
• (Replace with Product/Service C)
• (Replace with Product/Service D)

How familiar are you with (Replace with the product category or topic for this focus group)?

In the last 12 months, how many paid market research studies (surveys, interviews, or focus groups) have you taken part in?

• None
• 1-2
• 3-5
• 6 or more

Do you, or does anyone in your household, currently work in (Replace with the sponsor's industry, e.g., market research, advertising, or a competing company)?

• Yes
• No

Which of the following session times could you attend? Select all that apply. (Template note: replace these placeholder dates/times with your actual scheduling options.)

• (Replace with Date/Time Option 1)
• (Replace with Date/Time Option 2)
• (Replace with Date/Time Option 3)
• (Replace with Date/Time Option 4)

Which session format would work best for you?

• In person
• Video call
• Phone call
• No preference

Ask the candidate to describe, in their own words and with a specific recent example, how they actually use or think about (Replace with the topic/category). Probe for concrete details rather than generic praise, note how clearly and comfortably they communicate, and flag any signs of rehearsed 'professional respondent' answers or coaching so recruiters can judge focus-group fit.

Recording consent

What is your current job title or primary occupation?

What's the best email address to reach you about scheduling and incentives?

Which age range do you fall into?

• 18-24
• 25-34
• 35-44
• 45-54
• 55-64
• 65+
• Prefer not to say

Which gender do you identify with?

• Woman
• Man
• Non-binary
• Prefer to self-describe
• Prefer not to say

Thank you for completing this screener! Our recruitment team will review your answers and reach out by email if you're selected for a session, along with next steps and incentive details.