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Screening and Selection

Deciding Who to InterviewYou've advertised your vacancy and the applications are coming in. Now you need to decide who to interview.If you only have a handful of applications, this might be fairly straightforward. But what if you've received 50 CVs, all with different qualifications and experience? How do you decide who to take forward?The starting point is to go back to your job description and person specification. These should help you identify the candidates who most closely match what you're looking for.Having some clear criteria will make the process easier and help you make fair and consistent decisions.Reviewing ApplicationsStart by looking at whether applicants meet the essential requirements for the job.For example, if the position requires a particular qualification or licence,…
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