Screening refers to the initial step in the recruitment process used to assess whether applicants meet the basic requirements and criteria for a role. It involves systematically reviewing applications, resumes, and other materials to filter candidates before progressing them to the interview stage.
The screening process typically includes:
By efficiently filtering out unqualified applicants, screening saves time and resources and ensures that only suitable candidates move forward in the hiring process. It also improves hiring quality and speeds up time-to-hire.
