Applicant

Definition and Meaning

An applicant is regarded as an individual who has formally submitted an application for a position via the recruitment process of a company. In the context of recruitment systems and human resources applications, a candidate will be considered an applicant as long as that individual’s profile is currently being evaluated by the organisation for a particular position.

Some Important HR Information

• Represents the first step in the recruiting process.
• Tracked and managed using ATS.
• Helps develop a structured recruitment pipeline.
• Provides the ability to screen based on skills, experience and job requirements.
• Improvements to acquisition processes for talent.

Legal Compliance

The term applicant does not have a statutory obligation related to it. However, when hiring new employees, employers must also:

• Use Fair and Non-Discriminatory Recruitment Procedures.
• Follow Your Organisation’s Internal Policies when Hiring & Selecting Employees.
• Protect Applicant Information and Documentation.

Make Recruitment Decisions Based on Equal Opportunity Principles.