Just asking this to see if anyone knows..

Does HR shortlist applicants before or after the closing date of a job advertisement? For example, application deadline for a job position is on 30 Aug 2014. If an applicant applies on e.g 10 Aug 2014, will the HR decides if he should be shortlisted for interview before 30 Aug 2014 or after all applicants submit their applications by 30 Aug 2014?