Which term refers to attracting candidates for job openings and evaluating them?

Which term refers to attracting candidates for job openings and evaluating them?

• A. Finding sources
• B. Screening
• C. Hiring
• D. Recruiting

Answer: (D)

Recruiting is the process that brings in potential applicants and then assesses them to see who fits the role. It covers both attracting candidates—through job postings, outreach, referrals, and other methods—and screening or evaluating them to build a pool of qualified candidates. Screening alone is only about evaluating applicants, not attracting them. Hiring is the step that follows after evaluation, to bring someone onto the team. Finding sources focuses on where candidates come from, not the full cycle of attracting and evaluating. So the best fit for both attracting and evaluating is recruiting.

Recruiting is the process that brings in potential applicants and then assesses them to see who fits the role. It covers both attracting candidates—through job postings, outreach, referrals, and other methods—and screening or evaluating them to build a pool of qualified candidates. Screening alone is only about evaluating applicants, not attracting them. Hiring is the step that follows after evaluation, to bring someone onto the team. Finding sources focuses on where candidates come from, not the full cycle of attracting and evaluating. So the best fit for both attracting and evaluating is recruiting.