HIRING GLOSSARY
Candidate Screening
Definition
Candidate screening is the first review of incoming applicants to decide who moves forward. It usually means checking resumes, basic qualifications, and screening questions against the role's requirements. Screening early saves time by focusing interviews on the candidates most likely to succeed.
Also called: screening, applicant screening.
Why Candidate Screening matters for small businesses
Candidate screening is the first review of incoming applicants to decide who moves forward. It usually means checking resumes, basic qualifications, and screening questions against the role's requirements. Screening early saves time by focusing interviews on the candidates most likely to succeed.
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