Daves' Tips #7
How do you track resumes so the most qualified applicants do not get lost in the shuffle?
Reviewing resumes is the first opportunity you have to look at your applicant pool. Resumes are as important as any other part of the screening process; give them the time and attention they deserve.
When you are getting prepared to review resumes, you will need the job description and a copy of the ad that generated the responses. Once you have these, we recommend that you create a table with applicant names going down the side and headings going across the top. Use a rating system and put 0 - 3 down for each heading.
0 = does not meet expectations
1 = meets some expectations
2 = meets expectations
3 = exceeds expectations
Some of the headings that you may want to consider for your worksheet could be; certifications, location, salary, quality of previous employers, cover letter, career path, management experience, experience, skills, etc. You can choose the criteria based specifically on what you are looking for and keep an accurate, consistent comparison.
After you have created your worksheet, score each applicants' resume based on the criteria that you have selected.
When all resumes have been scored you will move forward with the highest scores first, working down towards the lowest scores. We recommend that you have a cut-off score, based on your overall response and quality of applicants. Stick to it. The candidates below this cut-off will not be called.
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