All individuals who could possibly have an interest in an open position and who might consider applying for a position opening are known as:
A)the potential applicant population.
B)the applicant pool.
C)the job candidate pool.
D)the potential applicant screen.

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The term "potential applicant population" refers to all individuals who have the potential to apply for a position, whether or not they have actually applied or been screened as candidates. This includes both active job seekers and passive candidates who may be interested in the job but have not yet applied. The other options are either incorrect or too narrow in scope. The "applicant pool" refers specifically to those who have applied for the position, while the "job candidate pool" and "potential applicant screen" are not commonly used phrases in recruitment.

All Individuals Who Could Possibly Have an Interest in an Open