--- title: Resume Screening description: Shortlist top candidates fast. Edge Nova combines advanced AI resume screening with a dedicated recruitment virtual assistant to streamline your hiring. url: https://edgenovasolutions.com/virtual-assistant/recruiting-hr/resume-screening/ markdown_url: https://edgenovasolutions.com/virtual-assistant/recruiting-hr/resume-screening.md type: page slug: resume-screening author: admin published: 2026-07-15T13:46:32Z modified: 2026-07-30T10:40:17Z language: en-US word_count: 738 tokens: 1981 --- # Resume Screening Home›Virtual Assistants›Recruiting & HR›Resume Screening Last updated: July 2026 Recruiting & HR · Resume Screening Resume Screening & Formatting Virtual Assistant Reviewing inbound applications against your criteria, shortlisting qualified candidates, and formatting resumes — so recruiters see only best-fit candidates, faster. Book my free consultation See how it works US · CA · UK · AUFrom $500/moLive in 7 daysNo lock-in EN Your dedicated assistant Online · clearing your queue ✓Morning tasks synced ✓Priority items handled Updating your tools… End-of-day report Tasks cleared today27 Faster Shortlisting 7 days To go live SHORTLISTED Applications screened to criteria What is a resume screening VA? A resume screening VA reviews inbound applications against your criteria, shortlists qualified candidates, and formats resumes to your standard — so recruiters see only the best-fit candidates, faster. The problem High application volume buries recruiters. A flood of applications buries recruiters and slows shortlisting. A screening VA reviews against your criteria and surfaces only the best-fit candidates. LIVE QUEUE Callslive Chatslive Emaillive What’s included What’s included. ✓Application review ✓Criteria-based screening ✓Shortlisting ✓Resume formatting ✓Candidate summaries ✓ATS status updates ONBOARDING Day 4of 7 to go-live How it works How it works — step by step. 1 Set We set the screening criteria. 2 Review They review applications. 3 Shortlist They shortlist qualified candidates. 4 Format They format and summarize. 5 Update They update the ATS. The math In-house vs. Edge Nova. In-house hire Edge Nova VA Cost –$45k–$65k/yr + benefits, equipment ✓From $500/mo — up to 50% less Time to start –Weeks to hire and train ✓Live in 7 days Coverage –One person, PTO gaps ✓Trained backup, your time zone Commitment –Salary + severance risk ✓No long-term lock-in The stack Tools they work in. They plug into the platforms you already run — no migration required. Greenhouse Lever Workday Your ATS Why Edge Nova An assistant who feels in-house. Your assistant is dedicated to your account and background-checked, trained on your tools and preferences before day one, and covers US/CA/UK/AU business hours. You get secure handling of your data, AI-assisted efficiency, and you meet your match before you commit. Dedicated & vetted Background-checked, never a shared pool. Secure by default Access-controlled handling of your data. Meet before you commit You approve your assistant first. Related services Round out your recruiting & hr support. Recruiting & HR VA hub All the ways a dedicated VA supports your recruiting & hr work. Explore → Candidate Sourcing A full talent pipeline. Explore → Interview Scheduling Coordination without the back-and-forth. Explore → FAQ Resume Screening & Formatting Virtual Assistant — FAQs. What does this VA do? + They review applications against your hiring criteria, shortlist qualified candidates, and format resumes for consistency. How do they screen candidates? + They screen candidates consistently against the criteria you define, while final hiring decisions remain with your recruiting team. Which ATS platforms do you support? + We work with Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, and other leading Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). How quickly can we get started? + Most clients are fully onboarded and ready to launch within 7 days. The team behind your recruiting & HR VA Behind your recruiting & HR VA: 25+ years of BPO operating experience. Edge Nova is led by an operator who has run inbound, outbound, and back-office teams since 1999 — across virtually every niche, for blue-chip clients. Your recruiting & HR VA is recruited, vetted, and managed with that same operating discipline, and is dedicated to your account — never a rotating pool. 1999 Operating in BPO since — 25+ years of experience behind your team. NCR Dedicated teams based in India’s NCR region, assigned only to you. 4-stage Every hire clears a psychometric test, an SME interview, a functional-head round, then HR. In-house Our own recruiters source continuously via LinkedIn & Naukri. Get started See only best-fit candidates. Tell us where your time is going — we’ll reach out within one business day with a plan. Book my free consultation No obligation · we reply within one business day From the blog Insights on support, VAs & AI. View all articles → Business Process Outsourcing Offshoring vs. Outsourcing: Key Differences Every Business Should Know Jul 22, 2026 · 11 min read Virtual Assistant What Is a Marketing Assistant and Why Should You Hire One? Jul 22, 2026 · 9 min read Virtual Assistant What Is an Administrative Assistant? A Definitive Guide Jul 22, 2026 · 10 min read