How to Screen Candidates

Learn how to screen candidates, including how to conduct a phone screen, reference-checking tips, and tricks for sorting applications.

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A team conducts a peer interview.
The Value of Peer-to-Peer Interviewing for Hiring and Retention
These peer interview tips can help you find the right candidates, making your team and company more successful.
Hiring managers undergoing the applicant resume review process.
How to Review a Resume in 10 Steps: Resume Review Tips for Employers
Discover practical resume review tips to streamline the screening process, quickly spot top candidates, and make confident hiring decisions in 10 steps.
Blocking Out Biases When Conducting an Interview
Overcome personal prejudices in recruiting by using unbiased screening methods. Learn how to create a fair process that promotes diversity and inclusion.
Sending an Interview Confirmation Email
A well-crafted interview confirmation email can alleviate confusion and send the right message to candidates. Learn about interview confirmation emails and more at Monster.com.
A candidate completing pre-employment testing.
Is Pre-Employment Testing Legal?
Considering using pre-employment testing to evaluate candidates? Here's what you need to know before you get started.
A hiring manager conducts resume screening to identify top candidates.
7 Top Resume Screening Tips
Here are seven easy tips for improving your resume screening process so you can hire top talent for your team faster.

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7 Expert-Recommended Tips for Hiring People
These best practices for hiring people will help you recruit qualified candidates who will make your company stronger.
7 Top Applicant Screening Tips
These top applicant screening tips will help you recruit top candidates faster, making your business more successful.

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