Appendix B. Mini Dictionary
| Term | How to Understand in This Mini-Guide | Usage Policy |
|---|---|---|
| ATS | System for tracking vacancies, candidates, stages and communications | Keep the English abbreviation |
| CRM | Working database of candidate and contact relationships | Keep the English abbreviation |
| Sourcing | Market research, sourcing, initial qualification and funnel management before handoff | Both forms are acceptable in the text |
| Sourcer | Specialist who builds search hypotheses, finds and initially evaluates candidates | Use "sourcer" in the English text |
| Intake | Meeting or conversation where the team clarifies the role before the search | "Brief" or "intake meeting" is preferred in the main text |
| Must-have | Requirement without which a person cannot perform the role | Can be used alongside a Russian explanation |
| Nice-to-have | Desirable but non-blocking characteristic | Can be used alongside a Russian explanation |
| Scorecard | Unified assessment map against criteria | Explain on first use |
| Screening | Initial qualification | Prefer to write "initial qualification" |
| Offer | Offer to a candidate | Acceptable in the funnel, alongside the Russian context |
| SLA | Agreed timeframe for feedback or action | Keep as a stable operational term |
| Handoff | Handing off a candidate or context between roles | "Handoff" is preferred in the main text |
| Bias | Assessment bias where a decision is based on non-work-related factors | Can be written as "bias" in the main text |
Rule: keep the English term only where it is clearer to the professional audience or is a standard label in ATS/CRM. Translate operational links into Russian: not owner but владелец; not action but действие; not due date but срок.
