Screen Resumes Without Reading 200 of Them
You posted a job and got 200 applications. Now you need to read all of them? No. Here's how to let AI sort, score, and rank applicants so you only interview the top candidates.
Tools You'll Need
| Tool | What It Does | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude or ChatGPT | Scores and ranks resumes against your job requirements | Free | Get it → |
| Google Sheets | Tracks applicant scores and notes | Free | Get it → |
The Walkthrough
Step 1: Define Your Scoring Criteria
What to do: List 5–7 must-have criteria for the role and assign each a weight. Ask Claude: “I’m hiring a [role]. Create a resume scoring rubric with weighted criteria. Must-haves: [list them]. Nice-to-haves: [list them].”
Why you’re doing it: A rubric removes gut-feeling bias and ensures you evaluate every applicant against the same standard.
Step 2: Set Up Your Tracking Sheet
What to do: Create a Google Sheet with columns: Name, Score, Key Strengths, Concerns, Recommended (Yes/No).
Why you’re doing it: Organized tracking lets you compare candidates at a glance.
Step 3: Batch-Score Resumes with AI
What to do: For each resume, paste into Claude: “Score this resume against this rubric: [paste rubric]. Provide a total score out of 100, key strengths, and any concerns. Resume: [paste resume text].”
Why you’re doing it: AI scores a resume in 15 seconds. You’d spend 5–10 minutes per resume manually.
Step 4: Review Top Candidates Only
What to do: Sort your spreadsheet by score. Review only the top 10–15 candidates manually. Schedule interviews with the top 5.
Why you’re doing it: AI handled the screening. Your time goes to the candidates most likely to be great fits.
What to Do If It Doesn’t Work
- Problem: “AI is scoring irrelevant experience too highly.” — Refine your rubric to weight specific required skills more heavily.
- Need more help? Email us at hello@thenewsbakery.com.