Recruitment Terms

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Recruit

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recruit (verb) · recruits (third person present) · recruited (past tense) · recruited (past participle) · recruiting (present participle) To persuade someone to work for a company or become a new member of an organization, especially the army

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Qualifications

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Requirements a candidate needs to qualify and be successful in a specific role. They can be earned through experience, education, and training^. Qualifications can include:

• Passing examinations at school, university, or in your profession.

• Skills, abilities, or knowledge relevant to a particular job.

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Experience

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the fact or state of having been affected by or gained knowledge through direct observation or participation

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Skills

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the ability to do something well, usually gained through training or experience

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Reference

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a few words that you say or write about someone or something

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Advertise

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advertise (verb) · advertises (third person present) · advertised (past tense) · advertised (past participle) · advertising (present participle) to publicize information about (a vacancy. a product, service, or event):

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Apply for

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apply (verb) · applies (third person present) · applied (past tense) · applied (past participle) · applying (present participle) To request something, usually officially, especially in writing or by sending in a form

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Candidate

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a person who applies for a job or is nominated for election

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Shortlist

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a list of selected candidates from which a final choice is made