1. Application & Resume Screening What happens: HR or a recruiter reviews your resume and cover letter. Goal: Check if your skills match the job requirements. 🔹 2. Initial HR/Recruiter Interview (Phone or Video) What happens: A short interview (15–30 mins) to confirm basics—your experience, salary expectations, notice period, and motivation. Goal: Filter out unfit candidates early. 🔹 3. Technical or Skill-Based Interview What happens: Practical questions or tests related to the job (e.g., coding, test cases, business scenarios). Goal: Assess your technical or domain-specific skills.