Definition and classification
Candidate management means the structured capture, selection and care of candidates for external assignments. It covers CV capture, matching and checking for duplicates and against blocklists.
A continuous system keeps profiles, availability and earlier assignments centrally – so that suitable people can be approached faster when a new requirement arises.
Candidate or applicant management?
The terms overlap: Candidate management emphasizes the individual application process, candidate management the ongoing care of a candidate pool. Both serve the same goal – a higher Fill rate through faster, more accurate filling of roles.