Applicant Screening Grid

• Competition details
• Up to six criteria with the evidence that counts
• Scoring grid for 13 applicants (0, 1 or 2) with invite ticks
• Shortlist and reasons
• Fair screening checklist
• Legal note on screening rules
• Fillable Word document and a print-ready PDF (3 pages)

Before you open the applications, choose up to six criteria from the job description and write down the evidence that counts for each. Score every applicant against the same criteria and tick who to invite. Record the shortlist and the reasons, and run through the fair screening checklist before you contact anyone.

Small and growing Canadian businesses, and the owners, hiring managers and HR professionals who screen applications without a dedicated recruiter. One national version for employers in every province and territory except Quebec, and for federally regulated employers.