Effective screening in the recruitment process
Screening plays a central role in any recruitment process. This is where employers evaluate candidates to ensure that the best and most qualified people are selected for the position.
The purpose of screening
The main purpose of screening is to identify candidates who are both professionally and personally suited to the role and company culture. This allows the recruitment department to select the candidates who are most likely to be successful in the role.
There are several important elements to effective screening:
- Educational background: Does the candidate have the necessary theoretical knowledge to do the job?
- Work experience: Have they previously worked on similar tasks?
- Competencies and skills: Do they meet the key requirements of the job posting, including technical and personal skills?
By focusing on these parameters, the employer can filter the candidates and only let the most relevant ones proceed to the next step in recruitment, such as interviews and tests.
Screening of specialized positions
The screening process is particularly important in positions that require specific professional skills. In the tech industry, for example, it may be necessary to screen for candidates who have in-depth knowledge of certain programming languages or platforms. This ensures that the candidate has the necessary skills to complete the required tasks.
Screening made smart in Elvium
Elvium has developed an algorithm that screens candidates and gives you a prioritized order based on a match score. Smart ranking saves you time to focus on the most relevant candidates.
Find the candidate that meets your specific requirements
Our smart ranking works based on some criteria that you choose at the job level: for example, work experience, professional skills, and questions. You might be looking for a candidate who has a specific certification. Our functionality then allows you to filter and sort on candidates that meet your requirements.
Why is smart screening valuable?
Recruiting on skills brings great benefits. Often law firms or IT companies are looking for candidates with very specific skills or certifications. This is where Elvium will make a huge difference in your recruitment process.
