1. Application & Screening • Application Submission: The candidate applies through a company portal, job board, recruiter, or referral. • Resume Review: Recruiters or hiring managers screen resumes for required qualifications and experience. • Initial Screening Call: Often a short phone or video call by a recruiter to confirm interest, discuss salary expectations, and assess basic qualifications. 2. First-Round Interview(s) • Format: Phone or video interview, sometimes in person. • Purpose: Evaluate the candidate’s skills, background, and alignment with the role. • Conducted By: A recruiter, hiring manager, or technical team member. • Topics: Work experience, problem-solving, and sometimes basic technical or role-specific questions. 3. Skills Assessment / Testing (if applicable) • Technical Tests: Coding challenges, case studies, or portfolio reviews for technical/creative roles. • Aptitude or Psychometric Tests: Assess cognitive abilities, personality traits, or cultural fit. • Work Samples/Assignments: Simulated job tasks to demonstrate competence. 4. Second-Round / Panel Interviews • Format: In-depth interviews with multiple team members or managers. • Focus: Problem-solving skills, cultural fit, and deeper technical or situational questions. • Behavioral Questions: Using methods like STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to assess past behavior as a predictor of future performance. 5. Final Interview(s) • Executive or Senior Leadership Interviews: Ensure alignment with company values and strategic goals. • Negotiation Discussion: Salary, benefits, start date, and expectations may be addressed here. 6. Reference & Background Checks • Contacting previous employers, verifying qualifications, and sometimes running background checks. 7. Offer & Onboarding • Job Offer: Formal offer letter is presented with compensation details. • Acceptance & Onboarding: Candidate completes paperwork, receives training, and begins employment.