Talent Acquisition
The broader hiring function that plans, sources, engages, selects, and hires talent for an organization.
FAQs
- Is talent acquisition broader than recruiting?
- Usually yes. Recruiting often refers to filling roles, while talent acquisition also includes planning, employer brand, pipeline strategy, and hiring operations.
Related Terms
Sourcing
The process of finding, identifying, and engaging potential candidates before or during a hiring process.
Candidate Experience
The quality of a candidate's interactions with an employer during sourcing, application, interviews, and offers.
Quality of Hire
A recruiting outcome metric for how well a hire performs, stays, and fits the role after joining.
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