CVnpohjainen

CVnpohjainen is a term used in Finnish-language HR discourse to refer to recruitment or evaluation approaches that are based primarily on a candidate’s curriculum vitae (CV). In this sense, the method anchors the initial sorting and shortlisting to information contained in the CV, such as education, work history, certifications, and listed skills.

In practice, CVnpohjainen screening can involve manual review or automated systems that extract CV data, perform keyword matching, and rank applicants by predefined criteria. It is often used in the early stages of the hiring process to reduce applicant pools, especially in high-volume recruitment or in organizations with large numbers of applications. It can be integrated with applicant-tracking systems and AI-driven resume parsers.

Criticism and limitations accompany the approach. CV-based screening can reproduce or amplify biases present in CV data, such as gaps in employment, non-traditional career paths, or names and locations that influence perception. It may undervalue potential not reflected in the CV, such as motivation, adaptability, or soft skills. To mitigate these issues, best practices include combining CV-based screening with structured interviews, work samples, or validated assessments, maintaining transparent criteria, conducting regular bias audits, and ensuring candidate privacy and data protection.

Etymology and usage notes: The term combines CV (curriculum vitae) with pohjainen (based) and is used primarily in Finnish discussions of recruitment methods. In English-language contexts, related phrases include resume-based screening or CV-based screening.