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Applicant Screening

Screen job applications against requirements and score candidates

Why this skill is useful

Provides a structured framework for evaluating candidates that includes scoring and ranking, which the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.

What it needs

About 5k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-01-31. 363 stars on the source repository.

What this skill does

Applicant Screening Screen job applications against role requirements to identify top candidates efficiently. Overview This skill helps you: Evaluate resumes against job requirements Score candidates consistently Identify must-have vs. nice-to-have qualifications Flag potential concerns Rank applicants for interviews How to Use Single Candidate Batch Screening With Criteria Screening Framework Requirements Matrix Output Formats Individual Screening Report Batch Ranking Report Scoring Rubric Experience Scoring Years Entry Mid Senior Lead ------- ------- ----- -------- ------ 0-1 10/10 3/10 0/10 0/10 2-3 8/10 7/10 3/10 0/10 4-5 5/10 10/10 7/10 3/10 6-8 3/10 8/10 10/10 7/10 9+ 0/10 5/10 10/10 10/10 Education Scoring Level Technical Role Non-Technical ------- ---------------- --------------- PhD 10/10 8/10 Master's 9/10 9/10 Bachelor's 8/10 10/10 Associate's 5/10 7/10 Bootcamp 6/10 N/A Self-taught 4/10 N/A Best Practices Fair Screening Focus on job-related criteria only Ignore protected characteristics Use consistent scoring Document decisions Consider diverse backgrounds Bias Awareness Name/gender bias: Focus on qualifications Affinity bias: Diverse interview panels Confirmation bias: Score before gut feeling Halo effect: Evaluate each criterion separately Legal Considerations Only use job-relevant criteria Apply standards consistently Keep screening records Have HR review process Consider adverse impact Limitations Cannot verify employment history May miss context from non-traditional backgrounds Scoring is guidance, not absolute Cannot assess cultural fit or soft skills fully Human judgment essential for final decisions

How to use it

Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:

@skills claude-office-skills/applicant-screening

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