Shortlisting is where much of the hiring time goes. Comparing candidates against the same criteria, using simple scoring and early screening steps, makes the choice faster and easier to explain.
These articles cover candidate comparison matrices, shortlist templates and reports, first-round screening calls and video introductions, and searching for candidates by skill, with examples for employers and recruitment agencies.
Candidate checks before submission: 7 for recruitment agencies to run before sending a CV, plus a note telling the client what was verified and what was not.
