1. Initial Application
Resume and Cover Letter Submission: Candidates submit their resume and cover letter, highlighting their qualifications and interest in the position.
Screening Questions: Some applications include preliminary questions to assess basic qualifications.
2. Screening
Application Review: HR or hiring managers review applications to shortlist candidates based on qualifications, experience, and fit.
Phone or Video Screening: A brief interview to verify resume details, discuss the role, and gauge initial interest.
3. First Round Interview
Behavioral Interview: Questions designed to understand past behavior and experiences (e.g., STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result).
Technical Interview: For technical roles, this may include questions to assess specific skills or problem-solving abilities.
4. Assessment
Skills Tests: May include coding tests, writing samples, or other job-specific assessments.
Psychometric Tests: These may evaluate cognitive abilities, personality traits, or job-related competencies.
5. Second Round Interview
In-depth Interviews: Multiple interviews with team members, managers, and sometimes higher-level executives.
Case Studies/Practical Tasks: Candidates may be given real-world problems to solve or tasks to complete to demonstrate their skills.
6. Final Interview
Panel Interview: Involves multiple interviewers from different departments to get a holistic view of the candidate.
Executive Interview: Meeting with senior management or executives for final approval