preemployment
Prior to hiring
Preemployment describes activities, requirements, or processes that occur before someone is hired for a job.
A preemployment drug test or background check screens candidates before employment begins.
The preemployment physical revealed no health concerns.
The word appears almost exclusively as an adjective modifying nouns related to hiring procedures.
Seeking new personnel
- candidatePerson seeking selection
- applicantOne who formally requests
- vacancyUnoccupied space or position
- staffingProviding personnel for positions
position · application · headhunting · requisition · shortlist
Relating to psychological measurement
- vettingEvaluating suitability through investigation
- fingerprintingRecording unique digit patterns
- polygraphPhysiological response recorder
Position relative to surroundings
- onboardingNew member integration process
- readinessState of being prepared
- mentoringAdvising someone less experienced
- inductionFormal admission process
coaching · workshops · briefing · acclimatization · probation
Evidence of qualification or identity
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- diplomaAcademic completion document
- degreeUnit of measurement
- licenseFormal grant of permission
experience · education · training · accreditation · transcript · portfolio · prerequisites · references
recruitment
Seeking new personnel
- candidatePerson seeking selection
- applicantOne who formally requests
- vacancyUnoccupied space or position
staffing · position · application · headhunting · requisition · shortlist
psychometric
Relating to psychological measurement
- vettingEvaluating suitability through investigation
- fingerprintingRecording unique digit patterns
- polygraphPhysiological response recorder
orientation
Position relative to surroundings
- onboardingNew member integration process
- readinessState of being prepared
- mentoringAdvising someone less experienced
induction · coaching · workshops · briefing · acclimatization · probation
credentials
Evidence of qualification or identity
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- diplomaAcademic completion document
- degreeUnit of measurement
license · experience · education · training · accreditation · transcript · portfolio · prerequisites · references · skills
resume
Career summary document
- recruiterOne who finds candidates
preemploymentpostemployment
After one's job ends
on-the-job · in-service · mid-career · tenure · employment
employ, employee, employment, employer, unemployed, unemployment, employees, employable, employers