Staffing & Recruitment Glossary
Your complete reference guide to staffing industry terminology, HR technology, compliance frameworks, and recruitment metrics.
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AI Screening
The use of artificial intelligence to automatically evaluate resumes, assess candidate qualifications, and rank applicants based on role requirements — replacing or augmenting manual resume review.
AI & TechnologyATS (Applicant Tracking System)
Software that automates the hiring process by managing job postings, collecting applications, screening resumes, and tracking candidates through each stage of recruitment.
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C2C (Corp-to-Corp)
A staffing arrangement where an independent contractor or their company invoices the staffing agency or client company directly, operating as a business-to-business relationship rather than an employer-employee one.
Staffing ModelsCandidate Pipeline
The structured flow of candidates through various stages of the recruitment process — from initial sourcing through screening, evaluation, interview, offer, and placement.
OperationsContract Staffing
A hiring model where workers are employed on fixed-term contracts through a staffing agency, which handles payroll, compliance, and benefits while the worker performs duties at the client site.
Staffing ModelsCRM (Candidate Relationship Management)
A system designed to manage and nurture relationships with candidates over time, including passive talent who are not actively applying but may be suitable for future roles.
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Right-to-Hire (Contract-to-Hire)
A staffing arrangement where a candidate begins as a contractor with the option for the client to convert them to a permanent employee after a trial period, typically 3-6 months.
Staffing ModelsRPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing)
A model where an enterprise outsources all or part of its recruitment function to an external provider who acts as an extension of the internal HR team.
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Source Mix
The distribution of candidate sourcing across different channels — job boards, referrals, social media, direct sourcing, vendor networks — and the relative effectiveness of each channel.
OperationsSOW (Statement of Work)
A formal document that defines the scope, deliverables, timelines, and commercial terms of a staffing engagement or project-based contractor deployment.
OperationsSuper Resume
CVPRO's AI-generated, branded candidate profile that presents verified skills, AI evaluation scores, and professional summaries in a standardized, client-ready format.
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Vendor Management
The process of managing relationships, performance, compliance, and commercial terms with external staffing suppliers who provide contingent workers to an organization.
OperationsVMS (Vendor Management System)
A platform used by enterprises to manage their external staffing vendors, track contractor performance, handle rate negotiations, and ensure compliance across multiple vendor relationships.
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