Talent Pipeline or Talent Pool

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According to iCIMS (provider of talent acquisition software), talent pipeline is a pathway between job seekers and employers. Organizations build a talent pipeline to create a supply of candidates it can access any time.

Talent pipelining is a type of proactive recruiting. It requires effort, strategy and maintenance. When it operates successfully, it provides organizations with a steady flow of high-quality applicants.

Your talent pool is your pipeline of top potential candidates.

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