When applying for a job you will follow the stages of the employer’s job application process. This is all of the steps and activities involved in applying for a job with the company and what selection activities they use.
The number of stages and what activities are used very much depends on the organisation. Larger organisations may have several stages involved in their application process whereas smaller businesses may just use one.
Common stages of an application process
- Face to Face Interview
- Phone/Video Interview
- Assessment Centre
- Group Interview
- Online Tests
- Presentation
Stages of an application process
Companies may use one or several selection activities when choosing a candidate. This information can sometimes be found on the company website. Below is an example of what some application processes could like.