HR Glossary
What is External Recruitment?
The process of filling open positions by attracting and hiring candidates from outside the organization through job boards, agencies, referrals, and direct sourcing.
Why it matters in hiring
External Recruitment comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.
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