What is Screening Matrix?
Screening matrix refers to a tool that provides a summary of candidates and qualifications and offers an objective method of comparing candidates both against the set standard and each other.
Screening matrix definition
Screening matrix refers to a tool that provides a summary of candidates and qualifications and offers an objective method of comparing candidates both against the set standard and each other.
Screening matrix simplifies the selecting process and assists in determining which candidates will proceed to the next step in the hiring process.
Benefits of the screening process
Screening matrix does not only alleviate the selection process, it also provides an opportunity to recognize trends among applicants, such as the average number of years’ experience.
Using a spreadsheet that allows committee members to enter comments allows matrix to strike a balance between briefness and completeness with enough information to detect better-qualified candidates.