Recruiters use resumes to filter large pools of applicants down to those workers with the experience, skills and traits that their companies seek. (work.chron.com)
For the class of 2012, Harvard had its pick from the second largest pool of applicants in its history — 9,524 for 910 seats in the first - year class — an increase of 5 % over 2009. (fortune.com)
If your company does high - volume hiring (e.g. roles in retail, restaurants, and call centers) you'll want to ask behavioral interview questions get a sense of how well they function in a fast - paced work environment, and how they stay organized while managing large pools of applicants. (resources.workable.com)