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Example of the Hiring Process
An illustrative case of the hiring process begins when a company advertises an open position and the human resources (HR) department recruits applicants. After reviewing résumés, HR creates a shortlist for the hiring manager, who then schedules interviews. During the interview stage, a candidate might be interviewed by a team of employees. To ensure fairness and consistency, this is often a structured interview where all candidates are asked the same set of questions. Following the initial interviews, the HR team meets to review and compare the candidates' answers. The process can involve multiple rounds, sometimes including new groups of candidates, while the first group of potential hires awaits the company's decision.
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