Recruitment Screening Checklist

Recruitment Screening Checklist

Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]

Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]

Date: [DATE]

Qualifications

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
Meets educational requirements (degree, certifications)	Yes No
Relevant work experience (years, industries)	Yes No
Skills match the job description.	Yes No

Work History

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
Clear career progression	Yes No
Relevant experience in similar roles	Yes No
No significant unexplained gaps in employment	Yes No

Achievements

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
Demonstrated accomplishments (quantifiable results)	Yes No
Recognition or awards in past positions	Yes No

Professional Skills

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
Technical skills (specific to the position)	Yes No
Soft skills (communication, teamwork, leadership)	Yes No
Problem-solving abilities	Yes No

Cultural Fit

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
Values align with company culture	Yes No
Adaptability to the company environment	Yes No

Initial Screening

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
Availability for an interview confirmed	Yes No
Basic qualifications discussed	Yes No
Interest in the position and company assessed	Yes No

Behavioral Assessment

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
Response to behavioral questions	Yes No
Examples of past experiences provided	Yes No
Situational judgment displayed	Yes No

Technical Assessment

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
Completed relevant technical tasks (if applicable)	Yes No
Scored on technical knowledge (score: _____)	Yes No

Reference Checks

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
References provided	Yes No
References contacted	Yes No
Feedback received (Positive/Neutral/Negative)	Yes No

Final Evaluation

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
Strong candidate	Yes No
Consider further interviews.	Yes No
Not a fit for the position	Yes No

Recommendations

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
Schedule in-person interview	Yes No
Reassess for another position.	Yes No
Discontinue application process	Yes No

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