System and method for screening and processing applicants

Abstract

Disclosed are systems and methods for performing efficient job applicant screening. In particular, a network-based system is established for gathering applicant information from an applicant remotely. Analysis of the received information is performed and evaluated pursuant to a first level of screening that can be done without excessive use of resources. Upon passing the first level screening, background checks and/or interviews, which require substantial resources, are further conducted. Applicants who pass the first level of screening are scheduled for interviews, including the optional initiation of personal interviews via video chat.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A computer system for employment suitability analysis comprising:
 a processor;   a memory connected to the and in communication with the processor and containing processor-executable instructions;   a network interface connected to the processor to provide network access to the processor;   wherein the processor is configured to execute instructions contained in the memory and the instructions comprise:   presenting a user interface;   receiving via the network interface applicant background information at the processor comprising: skills, identification information, and experience;   analyzing via the processor the received skills and experience information to perform a first test of suitability for the applicant;   transmitting via the network interface background check requests based on the identification information if the applicant receives a passing score on the first test of suitability;   receiving via the network interface background check results for the applicant;   analyzing via the processor the background check results to perform a second test of suitability for the applicant; and   presenting to the applicant via network interface an interview scheduling screen if the applicant receives a passing score on the second test suitability.   
     
     
         2 . The computer system of  claim 1 , wherein the instructions further comprise analyzing the speed and accuracy with which the user interface receives applicant information wherein the speed and accuracy analysis is considered as part of the first test of suitability for the applicant. 
     
     
         3 . The computer system of  claim 1 , wherein the background check requests comprise one or more of the following: Social Security validity check; credit report; drivers license check; driving record check; or criminal background check. 
     
     
         4 . The computer system of  claim 1 , wherein the instructions further comprise receiving via the user interface an interview schedule time and presenting via the user interface a scheduling confirmation. 
     
     
         5 . The computer system of  claim 1 , wherein the received background information includes reference details; and wherein the instructions further comprise transmitting reference interview scheduling requests to the references identified by the reference details. 
     
     
         6 . The computer system of  claim 5 , wherein the reference interview scheduling requests are transmitted as a text message including a link to a reference scheduling user interface. 
     
     
         7 . The computer system of  claim 5 , wherein the instructions further comprise wherein the instructions further comprise offering interview schedules to references at a time prior to an interview time scheduled by the applicant. 
     
     
         8 . The computer system of  claim 1 , wherein the instructions further comprise presenting via the user interface a request for payment a background check costs when the applicant receives an intermediate score on the first test of suitability; and, processing payment of the background check costs prior to transmitting background check requests. 
     
     
         9 . The computer system of  claim 1 , wherein the instructions further comprise initiating a videoconference involving the applicant. 
     
     
         10 . The computer system of  claim 1 , wherein the received background information includes reference details; and further comprising initiating a videoconference involving the reference. 
     
     
         11 . The computer system of  claim 1 , wherein the user interface presented is dynamically adjusted to display different skills depending upon a job selected by the applicant. 
     
     
         12 . The computer system of  claim 1 , wherein the instructions further comprise providing feedback to the applicant via the user interface informing the applicant that the first test of suitability was passed. 
     
     
         13 . The computer system of  claim 1 , wherein the instructions further comprise querying a job placement system for information regarding needed skills; receiving needed skills information from the job placement system; and adjusting the analysis for the first test of suitability based on the received needed skills. 
     
     
         14 . A computer implemented method for employment suitability analysis comprising:
 receiving via a user interface applicant background information from an applicant at a processing system comprising: skills, identification information, and experience;   analyzing via the processing system the received skills and experience information to perform a first test of suitability for the applicant;   the processing system transmitting background check requests, via a network interface, based on the identification information if the applicant receives a passing score on the first test of suitability;   receiving at the processing system background check results for the applicant and analyzing the background check results to perform a second test of suitability for the applicant;   opening a communication channel with the applicant if the second test of suitability is passed.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the communication channel is a video conference. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the communication channel is an audio conference. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the applicant background information is received from a mobile app. 
     
     
         18 . A computer implemented method for employment suitability analysis comprising:
 receiving via a user interface applicant background information from an applicant at a processing system comprising: skill, location, and availability;   analyzing via the processing system the received background information to perform a first test of suitability for the applicant;   transmitting one or more reference requests if the first test of suitability is passed;   the processing system transmitting background check requests, via a network interface, based on the identification information if one or more responses to the transmitted reference requests are received;   receiving at the processing system background check results for the applicant and analyzing the background check results to perform a second test of suitability for the applicant.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the reference request is transmitted via text message. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the reference request is transmitted via email.