Candidate Screening Agent
by Katexs
First-round qualification at scale before a recruiter touches the file.
Overview
Recruiters waste hours on unqualified resumes. This agent handles the first-round screen at scale — verifying experience, checking salary expectations, confirming work authorization, and assessing culture fit. It passes only qualified candidates to the recruiter with a full scorecard. It cuts time-to-fill by 40%.
What it handles
- Screens inbound applicants by voice or chat within 24 hours
- Verifies experience, skills, and salary expectations
- Confirms work authorization and start date availability
- Assesses culture fit with standardized questions
- Passes qualified candidates to the recruiter with a scorecard
Channels
VoiceChatSMS
Integrations
GreenhouseLeverGoogle CalendarZapier
Workflow
- 01
Application Received
Candidate applies; agent is triggered for first-round screen.
- 02
Screen
Agent runs through experience, skills, salary, and availability.
- 03
Score & Tag
Candidate scored; qualified tag applied in the ATS.
- 04
Handoff
Recruiter gets the scorecard and schedules the next round.
What you'll need
- ATS integration with job requisitions
- Screening questionnaire by role
- Recruiter handoff protocol
