paraphrase Once an employer has a diverse pool of candidates to consider, the next step is collecting additional information about each individual to evaluate their qualifications in a uniform and nondiscriminatory manner. The law does not distinguish between the wealth of information that is collected on an employment application and that collected in an interview, so the same laws govern the collection of information from both of these sources. Employers usually require applicants to fill out an application, which is reviewed to determine whether the individual will move forward in the process and be granted an interview. Employers must be careful to screen the candidates without considering any information related to an applicant's membership in a protected class. After the employer selects the individuals it has determined are the most qualified for the position, interviews should be arranged to further assess their qualifications