Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
external-candidate
Noun
/ɛkˈstɜrnəl ˈkændɪdɪt/
Definition
A candidate who applies for a job from outside the organization.
Examples
- After a thorough search, the company decided to hire an external candidate for the manager position.
- The human resources department prefers to look for external candidates to bring fresh perspectives to the team.
Meaning
An external candidate is typically someone not currently employed by the company that has posted the job opening. They are seeking to secure a position by competing against other applicants, including both outside individuals and internal employees.
Synonyms
- Outside applicant
- Non-employee candidate
- External applicant
