Submission of Application: Candidates submit their resumes, cover letters, and any other required documents. Resume Screening: HR or an automated system filters out candidates who do not meet the basic requirements for the role. Initial Phone or Video Screening: A brief call with HR or a recruiter to discuss your background, motivations, and basic qualifications. This step is often used to clarify details on the resume and assess communication skills. Technical or Behavioral Interview: In the first official interview, candidates might face technical questions relevant to the job or behavioral questions based on their past experiences (often following the STAR method—Situation, Task, Action, Result). Panel or One-on-One: This can be a one-on-one interview with a hiring manager or with a panel of interviewers. Skills Assessment or Case Study: For technical roles or industries like consulting, candidates may be asked to complete a test or work on a case study