What is the term for the list of the most suitable people for a job, chosen from all applicants?

• A. External recruitment
• B. Shortlist
• C. Job description
• D. CV

Answer: (B)

Shortlisting is the stage in recruitment where, after reviewing all applications, the candidates who best match the job requirements are selected to move forward. Those most suitable are put on a shortlist, which the employer uses to invite them for interviews and further assessment. This term specifically refers to a curated set of applicants, not the act of seeking candidates from outside the organization or the documents that describe the job or a candidate’s background. External recruitment means looking outside the organization, a job description outlines duties and requirements, and a CV is the applicant’s résumé detailing experience.