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Candidate shortlist record form template

£ 15

Our Candidate Shortlist Record Form template documents the shortlisting process, ensuring consistency and transparency in candidate selection during recruitment.

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What is a Candidate shortlist record form?

The purpose of this template is to provide a structured and organised format for recording essential details about shortlisted candidates in the recruitment process

By documenting qualifications, experience, skills, and diversity factors, it ensures fair and transparent decision-making.

This form serves as a concise reference, aiding recruiters in justifying selections while adhering to data protection regulations.

Best practice timescale for this to be issued
When should this form be issued?
As and when required
Applicable legal jurisdictions
In which jurisdictions can this form be used?
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide

What legislation or best practices underpin this template / should I be aware of?

United Kingdom

All members of the interview panel should normally be involved in the short-listing process.

Each panel member is to read and rate independently each application on the short-listing form.

When completed, the panel should meet to reach consensus on those applications to be pursued.


Other territories

Refer to your local employment legislation / labor laws to support the execution of the template. Review the wording for local accuracy.

Form template

Candidate shortlist record


Post title:  
[Post ref:]  

Consider each candidate against the criteria set out in the Person Specification and note how well they meet them and whether they should be short-listed.

SCORING KEY

2 = Fully met

1 = Partially met

0 = Not met/demonstrated

1 to 8 = Criteria as listed in the Person Specification (education, knowledge, relevant experience, skills/abilities evidenced on application form)

Candidates name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total score Shortlist Y/N Comments
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       

 

Completed by:  
Signed:  
Date:  

Version: [1.0]

Issue date: [date]

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Candidate shortlist record form template
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