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Effective Resume Screening
When advertising job opportunities on the Internet or in the
newspaper it is common to receive many resumes, and sifting
through them, can be time consuming. Screening resumes
effectively will increase your chances of inviting only the best
candidates to interview and of ultimately making a successful
hire. The best approach to resume screening is to implement a
two-phase process. In the first phase, eliminate individuals
that do not meet the basic requirements of the position. In the
second phase look for candidates’ resumes that contain:
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Attractive overall format and proper attention to detail –
avoid candidates that make sloppy mistakes in grammar and
spelling.
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A career goal and experience relevant and appropriate to the
job being offered.
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Not just experience in relevant areas, but signs of
accomplishment and positive results-for example improving
business results or a track-record of promotion.
In the second phase also consider subtler difference between
candidates – like the quality of the training they may have
received, or number of years of relevant experience. After you
have selected the best candidates from phase two, invite them in
for an interview.
It is good idea to be on the lookout for signs that a candidate
may not be a fit, such as a lack of focus or logical career
progression, periods of unemployment, or excessive job hopping.
In addition, follow these basic rules to ensure effective resume
screening:
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Spend the least amount of time eliminating the candidates
least-likely to succeed (phase one), and the most amount of time
carefully considering the candidates most-likely to succeed.
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Get beyond the superficial. Drill down quickly to understand
the substance of candidates’ accomplishments.
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Avoid comparing candidates to each other. Instead compare
candidates to the ideal candidate profile and look for the
closest match.
For more expert advice on your career and to search hundreds of
jobs visit www.cambodiaworks.com. Tel: (08)
404 1373.
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