Which step of the employment cycle involves the evaluation of knowledge, skills, and abilities to assess fitness for the job and the operation?

• A. Finding sources
• B. Screening applicants
• C. Recruiting
• D. Hiring

Answer: (B)

Screening applicants is the step where you evaluate candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to determine if they meet the job’s requirements and fit the operation. This happens after applications are gathered and before interviews or hiring decisions, acting as a filter to identify who truly qualifies to move forward. It may involve reviewing resumes for required qualifications, validating experience, and using assessments or targeted questions to gauge whether a candidate can perform essential tasks and work well within the team and organizational processes. The other steps focus more on attracting candidates, sourcing them, or making the final hiring decision, rather than actively assessing KSA to determine fitness.