HR & Recruiting Glossary

This glossary will support any HR professional, business owner, or hiring manager. Here you will be able to find the knowledge of key terms and concepts shaping the hiring world.

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Talent Acquisition


Talent Acquisition is the process of finding talented individuals to fill open positions within a company. The talent acquisition process is usually handled by a recruiting or human resources team that will source, interview, and manage the onboarding stages of hiring.


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