How to Screen Job Applicants So You Only Contact Candidates Worth Your Time

The screening steps we used to filter 116 applications down to 7 interviews with an 85% interview show rate. Host Amy Dardis shares the application process, screening questions, resume filters, and the follow up system that helps reduce ghosting and no shows in a competitive hiring market. 🎙️ BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST Do you own a trades business and lead a company your employees love working for? We’d love to hear your story. See what to expect as a guest and apply on our guest page. https://www.clearauthenticbrands.com/podcast-guest 🔗 DONE-FOR-YOU CANDIDATE VETTING https://www.clearauthenticbrands.com/ 🕒TIMESTAMPS 00:00 From 77 applicants to a new problem 02:20 Build a low-friction job application 03:34 Why open-ended screening questions matter 05:51 Four screening questions that reveal fit 09:37 Read resumes for stability and experience 11:54 Run a quick Google red flag check 12:46 Text candidates fast and watch responsiveness 14:57 Use calendar invites to prevent no-shows 16:27 Results and next steps in the series