By Rajni Bansal 
AI resume screening uses AI to read, score, and rank resumes automatically. It’s the most talked-about term in this space, but vendors describe it many different ways. This glossary sorts out all 10 terms, in plain language.
Want the deep version of any term? See Hirin’s AI candidate screening. Or read our guide on how AI resume screening improves candidate quality.
Quick-reference table
| Term | In one line |
|---|---|
| AI resume screening | Software that reads, scores, and ranks resumes automatically |
| Automated resume screening | Same meaning as AI resume screening |
| CV screening software / CV screening tool | The product category, from basic checkers to full AI ATS |
| Resume screening AI | The technology itself, not a separate product |
| AI candidate screening | The broader term, covering more than resumes alone |
| AI-based resume screening | Same meaning as AI resume screening |
| Automated candidate screening | Same meaning as AI candidate screening |
| AI screening tools | A generic name for the same product category |
| Resume parsing | Software pulling structured data out of a raw resume |
| Bias in AI screening | The software favoring some candidates unfairly |
AI resume screening
AI resume screening uses AI to read, score, and rank resumes automatically. It replaces slow, one-by-one manual resume review with software built for scale. See how AI resume screening improves candidate quality for the full mechanics.
Automated resume screening
Automated resume screening means the same thing as AI resume screening. Vendors use both phrasings on product pages and in search.
CV screening software / CV screening tool
CV screening software is the product category itself, not one single vendor. It ranges from basic resume checkers to full AI-powered ATS platforms. See our resume checker vs ATS vs AI-powered ATS comparison. It breaks down which tool actually fits your agency.
Resume screening AI
Resume screening AI describes the technology itself, not a separate product. “Resume screening using AI” is the same idea, just phrased as an action.
AI candidate screening
AI candidate screening is the broader term, covering more than resumes alone. It can include skills, screening interviews, and voice or video responses too. See how AI candidate screening spots top talent from hundreds of CVs. Hirin’s own AI candidate screening page covers the complete feature set.
AI-based resume screening
AI-based resume screening also means the same thing as AI resume screening. It’s a third common phrasing vendors use for one underlying category.
Automated candidate screening
Automated candidate screening means the same thing as AI candidate screening. Both terms show up interchangeably in vendor copy and everyday search.
AI screening tools
AI screening tools is a more generic name for the same category. It usually points to the AI layer itself, not a full ATS.
Resume parsing
Resume parsing is software pulling structured data out of a raw resume. It’s a building block that AI resume screening depends on directly. We define it in full inside our ATS Glossary.
Bias in AI screening
Bias in AI screening means the software favors some candidates unfairly. It usually comes from patterns already present in its training data. Read our hiring bias guide for seven practical ways to reduce it.
The bottom line for staffing agencies
Most of these 10 terms describe the same underlying category. The one real distinction is resumes alone versus candidates as a whole. Staffing agencies screening at volume in India need both done well.
Hirin runs AI resume and candidate screening alongside ATS, CRM, and video interviews. See it for yourself.