Tips for Applicant Sifting
Why do you need to sift applicants?
Sifting allows you to:
- Screen out applicants who are ineligible and unsuited.
- Assess role competencies, behaviours & values.
- Predict potential to perform in role.
- Be fair to all demographic groups, e.g., gender and ethnicity.
Go Online for Cost-Effective Candidate Selection
Online Sifting allows you to:
- Complete the sifting process faster than more traditional formats e.g., paper and telephone.
- Use automated recording of data and scoring to save time and avoid errors and bias.
- Offer a more comprehensive and transparent process which is perceived as fairer by applicants.
- Easily access data and results held in your online account for current and future use.
- Save money due to an automated process rather than a people resourced process.
- Enhance the employer brand of your Fire & Rescue Service.
