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Best Practices in the Resume Screening Process

Resume Screening Process • Screening resumes is an important part of the selection process. • There are many aspects to consider when screening resumes, such as the appearance and organization of the resume as well as the job responsibilities listed.

Best Practices in the Resume Screening Process

Types of Resumes •

There are two main types of resumes--chronological and functional. • Chronological resumes are those that list educational background and positions held and experiences gained by date, usually starting with the most recent or current job. • Functional resumes group specific skills and abilities the candidate possesses. A functional resume allows the reader to easily locate the candidate’s skills on the resume; however, it may be difficult to see how the applicant’s skills were gained or if the candidate has demonstrated job stability

Best Practices in the Resume Screening Process

The Screening Process • Prior to reviewing a resume, the evaluator should have a list of standards and criteria in mind against which to compare resumes. • In addition, the job description and any other relevant information should also be compared with the resumes. • It is important that one always keep these standards in mind and not bend as they were created to meet the job expectations. “By evaluating all candidates against the same screening standards, . . . [the] process will be more objective, fair and accurate”.

Best Practices in the Resume Screening Process

Reviewing Individual Resumes There are six main factors the evaluator should keep in mind during the review process

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Consider job relevance. The evaluator should compare the job description and qualifications desired for the vacant position against the applicant’s resume, noting the similarities with the person’s past positions and responsibilities. Picture the position and try to see how well each candidate might fit in that position in of what that person would be doing, the culture of the organization, and the general work setting. Do not jump to conclusions or assume anything because resumes can be misleading. For example, just because someone states that she or he attended an university does not mean that she or he actually graduated, unless award of a degree is clearly stated . In addition, be careful not to assume that one knows everything a person did based on a perception of her or his previous job title.

Best Practices in the Resume Screening Process

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Watch for vagueness. For example, a candidate who does not list dates of employment may be trying to conceal a period of unemployment. Likewise, an applicant who focuses too much on hobbies and not enough on job responsibilities may be trying to compensate for an insufficient amount of work experience or lack of professional preparation. Ignore any discriminatory information. Because resumes are open-ended, candidates might put down information that indicates their race, religion, ethnicity, or marital status. Finally, it is important that the reviewer be reasonable and impartial. Though the reviewer may not be fond of the appearance of the resume, hobbies of the candidate, or organizational affiliations, these things should not be a factor in screening out an otherwise qualified applicant

Best Practices in the Resume Screening Process

Following Individual Screenings • Once the resumes have been reviewed, it is recommended reviewers sort them into three piles based upon the initial criteria selected • “exceeds criteria,” “meets criteria,” and “does not meet criteria.” • If there are not enough strong candidates to move on to the interview process, it is important to not bend criteria and pull people up from other stacks in order to have a large enough candidate pool to interview • . It is recommended to keep all resumes on file as future vacancies may call for different skills Best Practices in the Resume Screening Process

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When screening resumes it is important to review carefully the appearance, organization, objective, education, experience, and other related activities in which the candidate may have participated. Appearance :- “It’s human nature to make judgments on the way things look”. The reviewer should also question whether the resume is complete, neatly written, legible, and if everything is in the proper tense. Organization :- When screening a resume, reviewers also need to consider if the organization of the resume is proper and logical

Best Practices in the Resume Screening Process

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Objective :- Many applicants will not include an objective on their resume, which is acceptable. However, if it is included, one should review it. The reviewer should see if there is a match between the applicant’s objective statement and the position for which the candidate has applied Education :- This category may be one of the most straightforward to evaluate. The evaluator should make sure to check the applicant’s course of study. This should help the reviewer discover whether the individual took courses that provided the expertise needed to perform the job tasks.

Best Practices in the Resume Screening Process

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Experience :- An applicant’s work history and experience is the most critical information for most organizations. Generally, the best predictor of future job performance is looking at the most recent position held by the applicant.

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listed activities such as hobbies and personal interests may not be directly related to the applicant’s ability to do the job, it may provide insight into the candidate’s potential for future responsibilities. Most leadership positions or committee assignments require additional training or responsibilities.

Best Practices in the Resume Screening Process

Conclusion • Screening resumes is an important, but time consuming, part of the selection process. It is important that this phase of the staffing process be carefully organized and guided by application of the standards of professional ethics and legal constraints concerning discrimination. How well these tasks are accomplished directly affect the ultimate quality of staff employed in the Organization. Best Practices in the Resume Screening Process

Sample Resume Format • •

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Summary: Total 2 yrs of Competitive work experience in Software Development of Enterprise Applications and Web Applications using cutting-edge technologies. Good exposure to Java, JSP, Servlets, Struts, Hibernate and other Java technologies and Database. Objective: To continue to work in a challenging and fast paced environment, leveraging my current knowledge and fostering creativity, with many learning opportunities. I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good work ethic and the ability to work well in a team or individual environment Certifications: Cleared Sun Certified Java Programmer 5.0 (SCJP5.0) with 83%. Skill Set: Java, JDBC, Servlet, JSP, Struts Company Name: XYZ Consulting India Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai. Designation: Consultant. Roles and Responsibilities: Software Development. Experience: 2 years. Project Name :- ABC Client Name :- PQR Team Size:7 Duration:Nov 2007 - till date Technologies:J2EE 1.4, Struts, Hibernate, Oracle9i.Server:Jrun5.0

Best Practices in the Resume Screening Process

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Description: • The PQR Specifications and Standards Origination Tool provide efficient total system creation of Specifications and Standards to the PQR Corporate Standards System (CSS) by our External Business Partners (suppliers). The suppliers perform their own data entry, which offers the benefit of electronic management of Component Specifications and Packing Standards, as well as use of master data wherever possible, rather than re-keying data into CSS. EOT is a subset of CSS that is the core system of PQR & is for internal s. External s are non PQR employees. My Role: Java Messaging Service(JMS): – Integration of EOT with Supplier Portal Application using JMS. Front end coding in JSP and Struts. Back end coding in core Java, Hibernate. Junit testing for backend methods. Defect Fixing. Knowledge transfer to the team .

Academic Qualification: . B.E. : Bachelor Of Engineering (Computer Science) (72%) in 2006 from Mumbai University. Personal Details: Name AGP Sex Female Marital Status Single Nationality Indian Languages known English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi Birth Date 11 Oct 1984

Best Practices in the Resume Screening Process

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