candidate database

[ˈkændɪdeɪt ˈdeɪtəbeɪs]
nounpl: candidate databases
banco de dados de candidatos
1. A digital repository or system that stores comprehensive information about job applicants, including resumes, qualifications, contact details, and application history
The HR department uses a candidate database to track all applicants throughout the hiring process.
O departamento de RH utiliza um banco de dados de candidatos para acompanhar todos os candidatos durante o processo de recrutamento.
2. A searchable collection of potential job candidates maintained by recruitment agencies or companies for future hiring needs
We searched the candidate database for qualified software engineers with experience in machine learning.
Procuramos no banco de dados de candidatos por engenheiros de software qualificados com experiência em aprendizado de máquina.
This term is widely used in both American and Brazilian corporate environments, particularly in HR, recruitment, and staffing industries. In Brazil, companies increasingly invest in robust candidate databases as part of their talent acquisition strategy, reflecting the competitive job market. The term reflects modern digital HR practices common to both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
talent poolapplicant tracking systemrecruitment databasecandidate repositorytalent database

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
banco de dados de candidatos
Most common term used in HR and recruitment contexts
Brazil (Tech Industry)
base de dados de candidatos
Alternative form commonly used in technology sector
Portugal
base de dados de candidatos
Preferred terminology in Portuguese recruitment contexts
São Paulo
banco de talentos
Informal variant used in corporate recruitment

Related Words

resume databaseATS (Applicant Tracking System)job applicantrecruitmenttalent managementhiring process

Related Idioms & Phrases

tap into the candidate database
mining the candidate database
candidate database search
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