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Recruiting Acronyms
100

This happens when a candidate never follows up with you.

Ghosting

100
  • Prepares cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment.
  • Analyzes blueprints and project specifications.
  • Collaborates with vendors and project managers

Construction Estimator

100

Actalent's Global Headquarters is located at?

(Address)

 7301 Parkway Drive S, 4th Floor, Hanover, Maryland 21076, United States

100

"I can basket-weave really well"

-Engineering

McMullen, Timothy

100

 ATS

Applicant Tracking System

200

What does “G2” stand for? where does it originate from?

Refers to the intelligence section of a military staff. For example, in the U.S. Army, G2 is responsible for intelligence and security operations at the division level and above.

200
  • Manages financial records, reconciliations, and tax filings.
  • Ensures compliance with accounting standards.
  • Supports audits and financial reporting.

Accountant

200

What year did Actalent become a standalone brand?

Actalent was officially launched as a standalone brand in 2021, but its origins trace back to 1983 when Aerotek was founded to support contract engineering services in the aerospace and defense industries 

The formation of Actalent brought together the engineering and sciences divisions of Aerotek and EASi (an engineering services company founded in 1981 and acquired by Allegis Group in 2005), creating a specialized company focused on engineering and sciences talent solutions

200

"I used to live in Australia"

-Engineering

Austin, Nathan

200

TA

Talent Acquisition

300

What’s a common reason a candidate might ghost?

They’ve lost interest or accepted another offer

300
  • Designs aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles.
  • Conducts simulations and performance testing.
  • Works with propulsion, avionics, and structural systems

Aerospace Engineer

300

How many employees are currently at Actalent?

As of the most recent data available, Actalent has approximately 5,898 employees 

This number may vary slightly depending on the source and timing, but it gives a solid estimate of the company's current workforce size. 

300

"I sang the national anthem at a Frederick Keys baseball game"

-Aston Carter 

Chaisson, Thomas

300

SOW

Statement of Work

400

What’s the best time to reach out to passive candidates? there are two time frames of the day that work best for this. What are they?

  • Late Morning (10 AM – 11:30 AM): Candidates have settled into their day and are more likely to check LinkedIn or email.
  • Early Afternoon (1 PM – 2:30 PM): Post-lunch hours are also good for catching attention before the afternoon workload picks up.
400
  • Manages cash flow, banking relationships, and investments.
  • Supports liquidity planning and risk management.
  • Prepares financial models and reports.

Treasury Analyst

400

How Many clients does Actalent support?

Actalent currently supports over 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific, and Europe 

These clients span multiple industries and include many Fortune 500 companies, reflecting Actalent’s broad reach and specialization in engineering and sciences talent solutions 

400

"My great great-great-grandfather founded the FDA! "

-Aerospace

Wiley, Shannon

400

TAT

Turnaround Time

500

Name 3 ways to source candidates without LinkedIn and connected 

1. Employee Referrals

2. Industry-Specific Job Boards & Forums

3.Networking Events & Meetups

500
  • Manages supply chain operations for defense equipment.
  • Coordinates transportation, inventory, and procurement.
  • Ensures timely delivery and compliance with regulations.

Logistics Coordinator

500

What was Actalent's estimated annual revenue in 2024

Actalent's estimated annual revenue in 2024 was approximately $1.3 billion 

However, specific profit figures for the year are not publicly disclosed. Since Actalent is a privately held company and part of the Allegis Group, detailed financials like net income or profit margins are typically not available unless voluntarily reported. 

500

This leader sold A&E when they first became a seller

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Gallo, Cynthia

500

RPO

Recruitment Process Outsourcing

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