Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Software that stores job applications and moves candidates through hiring stages. An ATS organizes pipelines but rarely evaluates candidates — that first-round judgment is what Criba automates.
Recruiting & screening glossary
Plain-English definitions of the recruiting, screening, and hiring-automation terms we use across Criba.
Terms
Candidate Screening
The early-funnel step of deciding which applicants are worth a recruiter's time. Screening can cover resumes, knockout questions, or a short structured interview before anyone schedules a live call.
AI Recruiting
Using machine learning to assist hiring tasks such as screening, ranking, and interview scoring. Done well, it removes repetitive first-round work while keeping a human in the loop for final decisions.
Structured Interview
An interview where every candidate answers the same predefined questions against a fixed rubric. Structure improves fairness and makes candidates directly comparable — the format Criba runs automatically.
Shortlist
The reduced set of top candidates surfaced after screening, ready for human review. A good shortlist comes with evidence for why each candidate ranked where they did.
Resume Screening
Reviewing CVs against role requirements to filter out clear non-fits before interviews. Automating it cuts hours of manual reading while flagging the experience that actually matters for the role.
Knockout Question
A pass/fail question used early in screening to filter on non-negotiable requirements — work authorization, location, or a required certification — so unqualified applicants exit the funnel quickly.
This glossary is expanding — new terms are added as we publish more guides.