What are the most effective screening and assessment tools for your roles?

1 Resume screening

Resume screening is the first step in filtering out candidates who do not meet the basic requirements for the role. You can use resume screening software, such as ATS (applicant tracking system), to automate this process and save time. Resume screening software can scan resumes for keywords, skills, education, experience, and other criteria that you specify. You can also use resume scoring tools, such as RST (resume screening tool), to rank candidates based on their resume quality and relevance to the role.

2 Phone screening

Phone screening is the second step in verifying the candidates' qualifications and fit for the role. You can use phone screening to ask candidates about their motivation, expectations, availability, salary range, and other questions that are not covered in the resume. Phone screening can also help you assess the candidates' communication skills, personality, and cultural fit. You can use phone screening software, such as PST (phone screening tool), to record, transcribe, and evaluate phone interviews.

4 Video interviews

Video interviews are the fourth step in getting a deeper insight into the candidates' performance and potential for the role. You can use video interviews to ask candidates more in-depth and behavioral questions, and to observe their body language, facial expressions, and eye contact. Video interviews can also help you reduce travel costs and time, and to reach a wider pool of candidates. You can use video interview software, such as VIT (video interview tool), to schedule, conduct, and review video interviews.

5 Work samples

Work samples are the fifth step in evaluating the candidates' actual work quality and output for the role. You can use work samples to ask candidates to complete a realistic task or project that simulates the work they would do in the role. Work samples can also help you assess the candidates' creativity, problem-solving, and time management skills. You can use work sample software, such as WST (work sample tool), to assign, monitor, and rate work samples.

6 Reference checks

Reference checks are the final step in verifying the candidates' background and reputation for the role. You can use reference checks to ask the candidates' former employers, managers, colleagues, or clients about their performance, strengths, weaknesses, and feedback. Reference checks can also help you confirm the candidates' employment history, achievements, and reasons for leaving. You can use reference check software, such as RCT (reference check tool), to request, collect, and analyze reference feedback.