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Shortlisting Candidates in Alva

Alva’s shortlisting function helps you select and compare top candidates - perfect for final decisions and sharing with hiring managers.

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How to Shortlist Candidates

  1. Go to the candidate list in your job position.

  2. Tick the checkbox next to the candidates you want to shortlist.

  3. Click "Change stage" (top right) and select "Shortlisted".

Need help moving candidates between stages? Read our guide on changing candidate stages.

Reviewing Shortlisted Candidates

Click the Shortlist tab in the job position to view all shortlisted candidates.

At the top of the page, you'll see a set of candidate cards, each showing:

  • Role fit summary based on assessment results

Click a card to open the full candidate profile, where you can explore:

  • Full psychometric results

  • Interview scores and feedback

  • Leadership or coding assessments (if applicable)

Below the candidate cards, you'll find an overview of shortlisted candidates’ test results, including:

  • Logic and personality scores

  • A side-by-side visual comparison to highlight strengths and differences

Further down the page, you'll see an overview of interview scores and comments:

  • Compare interview ratings across candidates

  • Hover to read feedback from individual interviewers

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