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Audit Scope and Requisition Setup

Requisition and role profile are approved and current critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Audit sample includes candidate stage, source, and date range

Candidate records reviewed

Hiring process steps match the documented workflow critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Any exceptions to the standard process were approved and documented

Yes No N/A

Application Intake and Acknowledgment

Application confirmation sent within 24 hours critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Application form collects only job-related information critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Application instructions are clear and consistent across channels

Application status is visible or communicated to the candidate

Yes No N/A

Accessibility accommodations are offered or documented when requested critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Screening and Interview Coordination

Candidate response time to screening outreach is tracked

Interview scheduling communication includes date, time, format, and attendees critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Interviewers use a consistent evaluation rubric critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Candidates receive timely updates after each interview stage

Yes No N/A

Interview process is free of conflicting instructions or repeated rescheduling

Offer Communication and Closeout

Offer details match approved compensation and role terms critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Offer letter sent within the expected SLA critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Candidate questions were answered clearly and consistently

Rejection or withdrawal communications were respectful and timely

Yes No N/A

Candidate feedback or survey results were captured for process improvement

Yes No N/A

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Run: Candidate Experience Audit Checklist

Audit Scope and Requisition Setup

Application Intake and Acknowledgment

Screening and Interview Coordination

Offer Communication and Closeout

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