The candidate profile
Example: Candidate profile describes qualifications and experience of job applicants
Definition
"The candidate profile" is a detailed description of the qualifications, skills, experience, and attributes that an ideal job applicant should possess for a specific role. It helps employers identify suitable candidates who meet the job requirements effectively.
Etymology
The term "the candidate profile" combines 'candidate,' derived from the Latin 'candidatus,' meaning a person aspiring to a position (originally someone wearing white robes), and 'profile,' from the Italian 'profilo,' meaning an outline or contour. Together, the phrase emerged in human resources to outline ideal applicant characteristics.
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"The candidate profile" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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