In recruitment, which stage involves selecting a smaller group of applicants to proceed to interviews?

In recruitment, which stage involves selecting a smaller group of applicants to proceed to interviews?

• A. Advertising
• B. Interviews
• C. Shortlist
• D. References

Answer: (C)

Shortlisting is the stage where you narrow down a large pool of applicants to a smaller group who will be invited to interviews. After receiving applications, recruiters quickly screen CVs and supporting documents against the job description to see who meets the essential criteria and has the right experience. The aim is to focus time and resources on the most suitable candidates, so only those who best fit the role move forward to the interview stage. Advertising is about attracting applicants, interviews are when you assess candidates in person, and references are used later to check backgrounds after a short-listed group has been identified.

Shortlisting is the stage where you narrow down a large pool of applicants to a smaller group who will be invited to interviews. After receiving applications, recruiters quickly screen CVs and supporting documents against the job description to see who meets the essential criteria and has the right experience. The aim is to focus time and resources on the most suitable candidates, so only those who best fit the role move forward to the interview stage.

Advertising is about attracting applicants, interviews are when you assess candidates in person, and references are used later to check backgrounds after a short-listed group has been identified.