Clear definitions for a smoother nCore experience
This glossary is designed to help you quickly understand the key HR terms used across the
nCore platform. By simplifying definitions, we make it easier for you to navigate the software
and focus on what matters most—managing recruitment effectively.
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- AI-Powered Screening
Automated analysis of candidate profiles using artificial intelligence to identify the best matches.
- API Access
Ability to connect the ATS with external systems using APIs.
- ATS Compliance
Ensuring the software meets GDPR and other legal data protection standards.
- Analytics Dashboard
Visual reporting interface to track recruiting KPIs and performance.
- Applicant Drop-off Rate
The percentage of candidates who start but don’t complete the application.
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
A software platform that automates the recruitment process, from job posting to hire.
- Application Conversion Rate
The percentage of people who view a job post and actually apply.
- Application Form Builder
A tool to create customized job application forms within the ATS.
- Assessment Integration
Connecting psychometric or skill assessments to the recruitment workflow.
- Auto-Tagging
Automatically assigning tags to candidates based on profile or behavior.
- Automation Rules
Configurable triggers and workflows to automate actions like emails, stage changes, or scoring.
- Background Check
A process of verifying a candidate’s history, often integrated into the ATS.
- Benchmarking
Comparing hiring metrics against industry or internal standards.
- Branding Customization
Tailoring the visual look and feel of job pages and emails to match employer brand.
- Bulk Actions
Performing mass updates like moving, emailing, or tagging candidates at once.
- CRM (Candidate Relationship Management)
A tool to nurture and engage talent for future hiring needs.
- CV Parsing
Technology that extracts and structures data from resumes for easier review and filtering.
- Campaign Tracking
Measuring the effectiveness of job ad campaigns across platforms.
- Candidate Blacklist
A feature that marks ineligible candidates to exclude them from future searches.
- Candidate Conversion Rate
The ratio of candidates who move from one stage of the hiring funnel to the next.
- Candidate Experience
The overall perception of a job seeker’s interaction with the hiring process.
- Candidate Feedback Loop
Collecting feedback from applicants to improve the hiring experience.
- Candidate Journey
The stages a candidate goes through from awareness to hiring.
- Candidate Nurturing
Ongoing engagement with passive or rejected candidates for future roles.
- Candidate Pipeline
A visual representation of where candidates are in the hiring process.
- Candidate Quality Score
Internal rating or assessment of how well a candidate fits the job criteria.
- Candidate Response Time
How quickly candidates respond to recruiter outreach or communication.
- Candidate Satisfaction Score
A metric based on feedback surveys from candidates about their experience.
- Career Page
A branded page showcasing open roles and company culture, often integrated with the ATS.
- Chatbot Integration
Automated chat assistants for handling basic candidate queries.
- Collaboration Tools
Features that enable recruiters and hiring managers to communicate and share feedback.
- Confidential Hiring
Tools for handling private or executive-level searches discreetly.
- Consent Management
Tools for managing candidate consent under privacy regulations.
- Content Library
Repository for reusable templates such as emails, job descriptions, or scorecards.
- Cost per Hire
The total recruiting cost divided by the number of hires made.
- Custom Roles & Permissions
Tailoring access based on user role (admin, recruiter, hiring manager).
- Custom Workflows
Tailored recruitment stages and processes for different roles or departments.
- DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion)
Features or practices aimed at reducing bias and improving workplace diversity.
- Data Export
Ability to export recruiting data for reporting or migration.
- Data-Driven Hiring
The practice of making recruitment decisions based on analytics and metrics.
- Digital Interviews
Asynchronous or live video interviews integrated into the platform.
- Diversity Hiring Metrics
KPIs tracking the representation of underrepresented groups in the pipeline.
- Duplicate Detection
Identifying and merging candidate profiles that appear more than once.
- E-Signatures
Collecting digital signatures for job offers and onboarding documents.
- Email Automation
Pre-set email templates and sequences sent to candidates during the process.
- Employee Referral
Internal program that allows employees to recommend candidates for open positions.
- Employee Retention Rate
The percentage of new hires that stay with the company beyond a set period.
- Employer Branding
Showcasing a company’s values, mission, and culture to attract talent.
- Employer Net Promoter Score (eNPS)
A metric to measure candidate or employee satisfaction.
- Event Management
Tools to schedule and track recruiting events like job fairs or webinars.
- First-Year Attrition Rate
Percentage of new hires who leave the company within the first year.
- GDPR Compliance
Tools and processes ensuring candidate data privacy under EU law.
- Global Hiring
Tools and support for managing multi-country or multilingual recruitment processes.
- Hiring Analytics
Data and dashboards that provide insights into time-to-hire, source of hire, etc.
- Hiring Budget Tracking
Features to monitor recruiting costs against department budgets.
- Hiring Funnel
A model showing stages of recruiting from sourcing to onboarding.
- Hiring Manager Portal
A dedicated interface for hiring managers to review candidates and provide feedback.
- Hiring Manager Satisfaction
Feedback score from hiring managers about the recruitment process and candidate quality.
- Hiring SLA Monitoring
Tracking service level agreements (SLAs) between recruiters and hiring managers.
- Hiring Source Effectiveness
A breakdown of which channels lead to successful hires.
- Inactivity Alerts
Notifications when candidates or roles have been idle too long.
- Internal Hire Rate
The percentage of roles filled by current employees or internal mobility.
- Internal Mobility
Features supporting current employees applying for internal roles.
- Interview Kits
Predefined interview questions and evaluation criteria per job role.
- Interview No-Show Rate
The percentage of candidates who miss scheduled interviews.
- Interview Scheduling
Automated tools to arrange interviews with candidates and teams.
- Interview-to-Offer Ratio
The number of interviews conducted before an offer is made.
- Job Approval Workflow
Multi-step approval process before a role goes live.
- Job Board Integration
One-click posting to multiple job platforms from within the ATS.
- Job Cloning
Duplicate job posts quickly with editable details for new openings.
- Job Description Templates
Predefined templates to help create consistent and optimized job ads.
- Job Distribution
Automated posting to job boards, aggregators, and social media.
- Job Offer Acceptance Rate
The ratio of accepted offers to total offers extended.
- Job Requisition
A formal request to create or fill a job opening within the organization.
- Job-Level Reporting
Metrics broken down by individual job openings.
- Kanban View
A visual layout showing candidates moving across pipeline stages.
- Keyword Matching
Feature that highlights relevant terms from a candidate’s resume.
- Lead Time to Interview
Average time between application and first interview.
- Mass Import
Uploading large volumes of candidates or jobs via spreadsheets or integrations.
- Mobile Recruiting
Access to recruiting tools and tasks via smartphones and tablets.
- Multi-Language Support
ATS features that support localization and multiple languages.
- Multi-Step Forms
Breaking applications into simple steps to improve conversion rates.
- Offer Management
Tools to create, send, and track employment offers.
- Offer-to-Acceptance Ratio
The percentage of job offers that result in accepted positions.
- Onboarding Integration
Connecting recruitment with onboarding tools for seamless transitions.
- Open Position Rate
The percentage of total positions currently unfilled.
- Outreach Templates
Pre-written emails used for initial candidate outreach.
- Panel Interview
An interview conducted by multiple stakeholders or managers.
- Passive Candidate Engagement
Tools to reach and track candidates not actively applying.
- Performance Metrics
KPIs used to evaluate recruiting success such as cost-per-hire or quality-of-hire.
- Pipeline Forecasting
Predicting future hiring needs based on pipeline trends.
- Pipeline Management
Organizing and maintaining a flow of active and passive candidates.
- Pipeline Velocity
The speed at which candidates move through the recruitment stages.
- Pre-screening Questions
Customizable questions used to filter applicants early in the process.
- Privacy Mode
Option to hide sensitive candidate data from certain users.
- Quality of Hire
Often measured post-hire using performance, retention, and engagement metrics.
- Real-Time Collaboration
Multiple team members evaluating or commenting on candidates live.
- Recruiter Dashboard
A centralized view of key recruiting activities, tasks, and analytics.
- Recruiter Efficiency Rate
Number of hires per recruiter over a set time frame.
- Recruitment Marketing
Strategies to attract and engage candidates through branding and content.
- Referral Tracking
A system to manage and reward employee referrals.
- Referral-to-Hire Ratio
The number of referred candidates hired compared to total referrals.
- Rejection Email Templates
Predefined messages to communicate rejection professionally.
- Remote Hiring
Recruiting processes adapted for fully remote roles and teams.
- Requisition Aging
The number of days a job post has remained open.
- Resume Anonymization
Removing personally identifiable info for unbiased review.
- Resume Database
A centralized repository of candidate resumes searchable by recruiters.
- Role-Based Access Control
Security feature to manage permissions for users across the platform.
- Saved Searches
Custom filters saved for easy reuse.
- Scheduling Assistant
Tools to coordinate availability and set interviews easily.
- Scorecards
Structured evaluation templates used by interviewers to rate candidates.
- Smart Alerts
AI-generated alerts suggesting actions like follow-ups or interview delays.
- Smart Matching
AI features that suggest top candidates based on job and profile matching.
- Sourcing Channel ROI
Return on investment from each sourcing method.
- Stage Conversion Rates
Metrics that track candidate movement between each recruitment stage.
- Tag Management
Creating and editing tags for flexible candidate categorization.
- Talent Pipeline Health
An index of how full and active your talent pools are.
- Talent Pool
A database of potential candidates for current or future roles.
- Third-Party Integrations
External tools (e.g., Slack, Outlook, LinkedIn) connected to the ATS.
- Time in Stage
Average duration candidates spend in each phase of the process.
- Time to Fill
The total time from job requisition approval to accepted offer.
- Time-to-Hire Tracker
Measurement of how long it takes to hire from application to offer acceptance.
- Workflow Automation
End-to-end automation of repetitive recruiting tasks.