HIRING GLOSSARY
Applicant Pipeline
Definition
An applicant pipeline is the path every candidate follows during hiring, organized into stages such as new applicant, screening, interview, offer, and hired. Viewing applicants as a pipeline shows you exactly where each person stands and which roles need attention. A clear pipeline keeps a small team from letting good candidates slip through the cracks.
Also called: candidate pipeline, hiring pipeline.
Why Applicant Pipeline matters for small businesses
An applicant pipeline is the path every candidate follows during hiring, organized into stages such as new applicant, screening, interview, offer, and hired. Viewing applicants as a pipeline shows you exactly where each person stands and which roles need attention. A clear pipeline keeps a small team from letting good candidates slip through the cracks.
When you hire at a small business, you usually wear several hats at once - owner, manager, and recruiter. Understanding terms like this one keeps hiring decisions clear and helps you get the most out of an applicant tracking system instead of fighting it.
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