In recruiting, what does ATS stand for?
AnswerApplicant tracking system
An ATS stores and manages job applications.
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The basics
What is a recruiter employed directly by the hiring company called?
AnswerIn-house recruiter
In-house recruiters work inside the company they hire for.
Going deeper
What is a passive candidate?
AnswerSomeone not actively job hunting but open to offers
Passive candidates are employed and not searching, but could be persuaded.
What does the metric time-to-fill measure?
AnswerTime from opening a job to an accepted offer
Time-to-fill tracks how long a role stays open.
What is a structured interview?
AnswerEvery candidate gets the same questions and scoring
Structure makes comparisons between candidates fairer and more consistent.
Expert level
Which US federal agency enforces laws against employment discrimination?
AnswerEEOC
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces these laws.
In recruiting, what is a requisition?
AnswerA formal request to open and fill a position
A job requisition authorizes hiring for a role.
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