This article serves as a comprehensive glossary of commonly used terms within the SCALIS system.
Job Requisition
A formal request to create a new job opening, detailing position requirements, skills, and internal hiring needs.
Pipeline
A structured hiring workflow that guides candidates through various stages (e.g., application, interview) from initial interest to job offer.
Pipeline Template
A pre-set structure of interview stages and assessments that can be reused across different job requisitions for a consistent hiring process.
Pre-screen
An initial step in the hiring process where candidates are evaluated on basic qualifications before moving forward in the pipeline.
Interview Stage
A specific phase within the hiring pipeline where candidates are interviewed or assessed. Stages can be customized to include multiple rounds or types of interviews.
Internal Stage
A part of the hiring pipeline that is visible only to the hiring team and not shown to the candidate.
External Stage
A stage in the hiring pipeline that is visible to candidates on their application dashboard, providing transparency into the process.
Screening Questions
Questions included in a job application to help filter candidates based on essential qualifications. Screening questions can be configured with auto-rejection criteria.
Auto-Rejection Flow
An automated process that disqualifies applicants based on specific answers to screening questions, saving time in reviewing unqualified candidates.
Job Listing
The external, candidate-facing version of a job description. A single job requisition can have multiple listings tailored to different candidate pools.
Listing Description
The job description visible to applicants, which can include key responsibilities, requirements, and role-specific information to attract talent.
Talent Pool
A database of candidates, including past applicants and potential future hires, that the hiring team can consider for open positions.