The applicant pool
Example: Applicant pool includes all candidates considered for a position
Definition
"The applicant pool" refers to the group of all candidates who have applied and are being considered for a specific job position. It includes every individual whose qualifications and experience are reviewed during the hiring process.
Etymology
The phrase "the applicant pool" combines "applicant," derived from the Latin 'applicare,' meaning to apply or attach oneself, and "pool," used metaphorically here to mean a collective group or reservoir. Together, they describe the collective group of candidates for a job. Did you know? The use of "pool" in this sense likely comes from the idea of pooling resources or people together for selection.
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"The applicant pool" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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