{"id":4302,"date":"2017-08-25T13:08:12","date_gmt":"2017-08-25T10:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmkedev.wpengine.com\/?p=4302"},"modified":"2022-01-06T20:58:18","modified_gmt":"2022-01-06T18:58:18","slug":"cv-screening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/cv-screening","title":{"rendered":"CV Screening Tips For Faster Shortlisting"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f6531e96fbf\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f6531e96fbf\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/cv-screening\/#Sift_Through_the_Applications_Faster\" >Sift Through the Applications Faster<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/cv-screening\/#Make_Use_of_Keywords\" >Make Use of Keywords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/cv-screening\/#Determine_Which_Skills_and_Qualifications_are_the_Bare_Minimum\" >Determine Which Skills and Qualifications are the Bare Minimum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/cv-screening\/#Make_Use_of_Professional_Recruiters\" >Make Use of Professional Recruiters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/cv-screening\/#Make_Use_of_Job_Boards_and_Recruitment_Services\" >Make Use of Job Boards and Recruitment Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/cv-screening\/#Read_Through_the_Candidates_Achievements\" >Read Through the Candidate\u2019s Achievements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sift_Through_the_Applications_Faster\"><\/span><b>Sift Through the Applications Faster<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of going through all the CVs submitted for any advertised position can be taxing and frankly, most people would rather not do it. However, in order for you to conduct a fair recruitment process and give all applicants a fair chance, you have to go through most of the applications submitted. Moreover, it gives you a chance to shortlist some talented candidates, and get a chance to ultimately hire a good candidate. So, here is how to make the process easier and faster.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Use_of_Keywords\"><\/span><b>Make Use of Keywords<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4309\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Make_use_of_keywords.png\" alt=\"Sifting through CVs\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Make_use_of_keywords.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Make_use_of_keywords-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Make_use_of_keywords-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most HR recruitment softwares have keyword systems which quickly scan through submitted applications and give you those that closely fit what you are looking. Every job has specific keywords related to the positions and to the industry. Therefore, if you use keywords properly, the system is likely to pick out the most suitable CVs for you and greatly reduce the number that you have to manually read through.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Determine_Which_Skills_and_Qualifications_are_the_Bare_Minimum\"><\/span><b>Determine Which Skills and Qualifications are the Bare Minimum<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Determine_which_skills_and_qualifications_are_the_bare_minimum.png\" alt=\"Important skills and qualifications\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have made this determination, you can quickly read through all applications and discarding those which do not meet the qualifications. This will take some time but at the same time, you will quickly rush to the section which is interest to you and this will make the process easier and faster. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Use_of_Professional_Recruiters\"><\/span><b>Make Use of Professional Recruiters<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4311\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Make_use_of_professional_recruiters.png\" alt=\"Professional recruitment services\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, you neither have the time to sift through CVs looking for the minimum skills and qualifications, nor do you have the right software in place. Additionally, you do not have the capacity to sift through all the applications yourself. Well, this is where you make use of <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/employer#recruitment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professional recruitment services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as those offered by BrighterMonday, to do all the heavy lifting for you. Professional recruiters are equipped with the skills needed to help you get the right people within a short period. In some cases, you can even have them perform pre-screening interviews on your behalf, such that you only get to interview the most qualified candidates, who may not be more than 5.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Use_of_Job_Boards_and_Recruitment_Services\"><\/span><b>Make Use of Job Boards and Recruitment Services<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Make_use_of_job_boards_and_recruitment_services.png\" alt=\"Job boards and recruitment services\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Job boards have become more sophisticated than before, to help employers quickly scan through CVs and get the right candidates. For example, with BrighterMonday\u2019s <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/account\/employer\/sign-up\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employer Centre<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, employers can place their advertisements and pick out the most important skills and qualifications for them. The centre will then sift through the CVs and only give you the most relevant CVs, based on the chosen categories. The result is a couple of resumes which have met the most important standards and an easier time for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_Through_the_Candidates_Achievements\"><\/span><b>Read Through the Candidate\u2019s Achievements<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Read_through_the_candidate\u2019s_achievements.png\" alt=\"Personal achievements\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, look at what a person has done in previous positions and how these achievements can be of use to your company. It is an important thing to help you do your CV screening faster. You want a candidate with solid achievements so you can quickly look through CVs and and simply skip those which show no promise. The achievements of a candidate are a clear indication of what skills the person will bring on board and you can quickly match these skills to the ideal candidate you are looking for. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CV screening is not any recruiter\u2019s most enjoyable activity. However, it is a necessary activity and you need to learn how to do it as fast as possible and get the best candidate possible. Therefore, use these simple tips to make your work easier and more efficient.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sift Through the Applications Faster The process of going through all the CVs submitted for any advertised position can be taxing and frankly, most people would rather not do it. 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