Shortlisting is the process of sifting through applications to identify suitable candidates for a job.

• A. The interview
• B. The stage that precedes the interview
• C. The final selection
• D. Induction training

Answer: (A)

Shortlisting is about filtering applications to pick those who meet the job criteria and should be invited to the next step. This happens before the interview, because you screen applicants first to identify candidates who seem suitable. After shortlisting, the chosen applicants are invited to an interview, which is when their skills and fit are assessed more deeply. The final selection happens after interviews, and induction training occurs after someone is hired. So the description describes the pre-interview stage, not the interview itself.