Remote Control
This communication tool, often abused for “quick pings,” can make or break remote team dynamics.
What is Slack?
This research skill helps you find candidates beyond LinkedIn.
What is Sourcing
“Open to work” green badge usually shows up on this platform.
What is Linkedin
This column lets you know how many candidates applied for a specific role
What is the AC column
This type of recruiting involves proactively reaching out to candidates, even if they haven’t applied.
This is a popular platform for video conferencing, webinars, screen sharing
What is Zoom
The first step when launching a new job requirement with a client.
What is a kickoff or onboarding call
“Full-cycle recruiter” means they handle this.
What is sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing?
In an ATS tracking sheet, this column helps the team know who is handling the client account
What is the AM column
This type of recruiting involves proactively filtering the qualified candidates
What is vetting
This popular platform allows for remote time tracking and productivity monitoring.
What is Time Doctor/Toggl/Hubstaff
This interviewing technique is used to assess soft skills, not just job history.
What is behavioral interviewing
A “purple squirrel” or "Unicorn" in recruiting refers to this kind of candidate.
What is a nearly impossible-to-find, perfect candidate?
In an ATS tracking sheet, this column helps group the job roles or industry
What is the category column
The three main types of interviews are phone, video, and this.
What is in-person/onsite interview
Recruiters sometimes use this social media platform more than LinkedIn to find creative talent.
What is Instagram/Facebook
A hiring manager asks for “more candidates” despite having 3 qualified ones. What should you do?
What is asking for feedback/clarification
“Culture fit” is sometimes code for this problematic thing.
What is bias or exclusion of diverse candidates?
This unique identifier in your ATS ensures that every job stays organized, trackable, and doesn’t get mixed up — even if three roles have the same title.
What is the role ID
This team fixes all the bugs in the ATS and funnel
What is a tech team
This piece of software manages job postings, resumes, and hiring pipelines a.k.a Paul's Baby
What is an ATS
You’re filling a role you’ve never recruited for. What should you do before sourcing?
What is market research
“Synergize cross-functional alignment” means this, in plain English.
What is "work well with different teams"
In the ATS tracking sheet, this column helps the team know the client's job specifics needed for the role that the team is hiring for
What is the Vision or Funnel column
This team turns employer branding, content, and targeted campaigns into a pipeline of eager applicants, without making a single cold call.