The world of recruitment can be filled with complex terms and buzzwords that can be confusing, especially if you’re just starting your recruitment journey or considering finding your first employee. Understanding the terminology used in recruitment can be crucial to ensuring that you can effectively navigate the process and find the right talent for your business.
In this blog post, we will dive into some of the most common and important terms you should know in recruitment. From ‘Active Candidate’ to ‘Unsolicited Application’, we will explain each term in clear and simple language, so you can use this knowledge to optimize your recruitment process.
Let’s begin our journey through the recruitment glossary!
An active candidate is a person who is actively looking for a new job, either because they are unemployed or because they want to switch from their current position. They are typically those who will apply for job postings.
A vacant position that is publicly advertised so qualified candidates can apply.
This is a software solution that helps automate the recruitment process. It collects and sorts applications, stores resumes, filters applications based on keywords, and helps keep track of candidates through the hiring process.
Dette er, hvordan en virksomhed markedsfører sig selv som en attraktiv arbejdsplads. Det kan omfatte virksomhedens kultur, værdier, fordele og arbejdsmiljø.This is how a company markets itself as an attractive workplace. It can include the company’s culture, values, benefits, and working environment.
A specialized form of recruitment where individuals, often in senior positions, are identified and attracted to switch to a new employer. Headhunting can involve direct contact and negotiation with the candidate.
The practice of filling a vacant position with an existing employee within the organization.
A written statement of a specific job role, which includes responsibilities, key tasks, qualifications, and skills necessary to perform the job effectively.
This refers to a job seeker’s overall impression and experience of the company’s recruitment process, from application and interview to onboarding or rejection.
How well a candidate’s values, beliefs, and behavior match with a company’s culture and core values.
The organizational process that helps integrate new employees into the company and their roles, including training, introduction to company culture, and networking with colleagues.
These are individuals who are currently employed and not actively looking for jobs, but may be open to new opportunities. These candidates can be attracted through headhunting or networking activities.
A service that helps companies find and hire talent. They can assist with all aspects of recruitment, from job posting to interviewing and selecting candidates.
A planned approach that defines how a company will find, attract, and hire talent. It can include the use of technology, sourcing strategies, interview processes, and much more.
The procedure to confirm a candidate’s previous employer, position, performance, and to verify the candidate’s work quality and behavior through a previous manager or colleague.
The method of using social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc. to attract and find candidates. This can include job postings, recruitment campaigns, and networking.
A strategic approach to identifying, attracting, and hiring skilled employees to meet the organization’s current and future needs.
A collection of candidate profiles – both active and passive job seekers – that an organization has identified as potential hires. These can include previous applicants, referred candidates, former employees, and more.
A preliminary conversation with a potential candidate to assess their general suitability and interest in a role, before inviting them for a face-to-face interview.
The process of hiring an employee from outside the organization, typically by publishing a job posting or by using a recruitment agency.
An application sent by a job seeker without a specific position being advertised. This form of application shows initiative and proactivity on the candidate’s part.
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