Before getting started let’s remember a great saying in English i.e. “Going back to basics strengthens your foundation” , so Let’s go through some basics of the terms or Terminology in US IT Recruitment
Sourcing
Sourcing is a process of finding the matching candidates resumes (70% -100%) for the given job description

Types of sourcing
- Passive sourcing
- Active sourcing
- Social sourcing.
Screening
It is a process of determining the qualified candidates resume based on his experience , communication skills, Skill set , Location , Pay rate and many other factors.
Types of screening
- Resume screening
- Document Screening
- Candidate screening
Submission
As soon as the recruiter finds a best fit for the given job description , then he should sent the respective resume to his account manager/Team lead / respective reporting manger along with Rate Confirmation , RTR , Documents (H-1B/ Green card/ DL/ necessary Documents) .
Types of Submission
- Internal Submission
- External submission
VMS
A VMS (Vendor Management System) is a web-based application that’s acts as a mechanism for business to procure and manage Contingent Workforce
MSP
(Managed Services Provider )
An organization that outsources its workforce efforts by understanding the administrator levels.
Bill Rate
The rate which is given by the client to their vendors/sub Vendors
Pay Rate
The rate which is provided to the consultants by the recruiter on behalf of their company keeping some margin.
Hotlist
In general a hotlist is a list for consultants who are on the bench/payroll associated with the vendor company.
Sales recruiters are responsible to market all the candidates on their bench /payroll.
Example:
First Name | Technology | Experience | State | Location Preference |
XXXXX | Alfresco | 5 | California | CA |
Client
Client is an organization or company which needs man force for their requirements to develop/maintain/ test their products.
Direct client
Recruitment firms who works direct with the client as there is no layers / no one between the client and the staffing firm.
Implementation partner
A company which implements the project /provides the man force with the help of other sub vendors .
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