active candidate
Basic Definition: An active candidate is a job seeker who is actively seeking employment opportunities and has expressed interest in a particular job or company. They may have submitted a job application, attended a job fair, or reached out to a recruiter for consideration. They are proactive in their job search and often seek out […]
applicant
Basic Definition: An applicant is a person who has directly applied for a job that is publicly posted on a job board site or directly to a company or agency. Usage Example: “There were 200 new applicants for the job posting”
Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is a software tool used by HR departments and recruiters to manage and organize job applications and resumes. An ATS helps to streamline the recruitment process by automating tasks such as resume screening, scheduling interviews, and tracking candidate communications. It also provides a centralized repository for job postings and candidate […]
C-level
Basic Definition: This is the same meaning as “C-suite” and refers to the level of the person’s job or rank in a company. Usage Example: “This is a C-level role managing an organization of over 300 employees.” See Also: C-Suite
C-suite
Basic Definition: The term “C-suite” refers to the top executive level in a company, including the CEO, COO, CFO, and other key senior officers with “C” level titles. These individuals are typically responsible for making strategic decisions, setting the direction of the company, and overseeing its operations and finances. The “C” in “C-suite” refers to […]
candidate
Basic Definition: A candidate in relation to recruiting refers to an individual who is being considered for a job opportunity. A candidate can be actively seeking a job through a recruitment firm or agency, or they may be passive and not actively seeking a new job, but have been identified by a recruiter as a […]
client
Basic Definition: A client in the context of recruitment refers to a company or organization that is seeking to fill job vacancies with suitable candidates. The client may work with a recruitment agency, executive search firm, or independent consultant to identify and attract qualified candidates for a specific job or for several positions within the […]
Client Relationship Management (CRM)
A CRM (Customer Relationship Management) is a system used by businesses to manage and analyze interactions with customers and potential customers. The goal of a CRM is to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty, and to increase sales by organizing and automating business processes such as sales, marketing, and customer service. In the recruitment sector, a […]
Contingency Search
A Contingency Search Model is a type of recruitment method and contractual agreement where the recruitment firm provides a service of searching and identifying suitable candidates for a client company and the firm only receives a fee if they successfully place a candidate with the client company. The fee is typically a percentage of the […]
contract
Basic Definition: General Definition of a Contract A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that outlines the terms and conditions of their relationship. It specifies the rights and obligations of each party and can cover a wide range of agreements, including sales, services, and employment. Employment Contract An employment contract […]