The Difference between Passive Candidates vs. Active Applicants

Posted on October 13, 2021

You may have heard the terms passive candidates and active candidates before. Staffing agencies such as Symphony Placements look for candidates in both categories.

Active Candidates
Active candidates are those who are actively searching for a job. They may be scouring job boards, searching social media, or networking through friends. They are in need of something new. Active candidates are looking for an open opportunity for a number of reasons.