selection process
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selection process
A structured process by which the most suitable people for a job, a university place, or an award are selected from a group of applicants.
Um den Studienplatz zu bekommen, musste sie ein strenges Auswahlverfahren bestehen.
To get the university place, she had to pass a strict selection process.
The word is composed of 'Auswahl' (selection) and 'Verfahren' (procedure/process), connected with an 's'. So it literally means a procedure or process for making a selection.
Das Auswahlverfahren der Universität ist sehr anspruchsvoll.
The university's selection process is very demanding.
Applicants can 'durchlaufen' (go through) or 'bestehen' (pass) an Auswahlverfahren (selection process). An organization can 'durchführen' (carry out) or 'anwenden' (apply) an Auswahlverfahren.
Alle Bewerber müssen dasselbe Auswahlverfahren durchlaufen.
All applicants must go through the same selection process.
The purpose of the procedure is often expressed with the preposition 'für' and the accusative. This makes clear what or whom the selection is being made for.
Die Firma hat ein neues Auswahlverfahren für Führungskräfte eingeführt.
The company has introduced a new selection process for executives.
screening
Both words can refer to the selection of applicants. Screening typically refers to the early review and preselection based on criteria, whereas Auswahlverfahren can encompass the entire structured process up to the decision. Use Screening for an initial step and Auswahlverfahren for the complete process.
Das Auswahlverfahren umfasst die Bewerbung, ein Gespräch und die abschließende Entscheidung.
The selection process includes the application, an interview, and the final decision.
Im Screening werden die Bewerbungen zuerst nach Ausbildung und Berufserfahrung vorsortiert.
During the screening, the applications are first preselected based on education and professional experience.
