Applicant Screening
The initial process of reviewing and filtering job applications to identify the most qualified candidates for further consideration.
Applicant screening helps recruiters and hiring managers efficiently narrow down large pools of candidates to focus on the most promising prospects.
Screening Methods:
- Resume Review: Checking qualifications and experience
- Keyword Matching: ATS filtering based on job requirements
- Phone Screening: Brief initial interviews
- Skills Assessments: Testing technical or cognitive abilities
- Background Checks: Verifying employment history and credentials
Effective screening reduces time-to-hire by 40% and improves quality of hire by identifying better-matched candidates early.
Examples
Related Terms
ATS (Applicant Tracking System)
Software used by companies to manage job applications, screen resumes, and track candidates through the hiring process.
Resume Parsing
The process by which ATS software automatically extracts and categorizes information from resumes into searchable database fields.
Phone Screening
A preliminary interview conducted over the phone to assess basic qualifications and determine if a candidate should advance to the next stage of the hiring process.
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