An Applicant is an individual who submits an application for a job, internship, apprenticeship, contract position, educational program, or other opportunity offered by an organization. In Human Resource Management (HRM), an applicant enters the recruitment process by applying through a company career portal, job board, recruitment agency, or referral. Their information, including resume, qualifications, skills, work experience, certifications, and contact details, is collected and managed using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Applicants typically progress through various recruitment stages such as resume screening, assessments, interviews, background verification, and final selection. Effective applicant management helps organizations streamline hiring, improve candidate experience, reduce recruitment time, and build a strong talent pipeline for future hiring needs.
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