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In this article, you’ll learn precisely what we know about candidate relationship management (CRM) in the recruitment context and, most importantly, how we determine the best recruitment CRM software for U.K., U.S., and global businesses.

What is a CRM System in Recruitment?

In recruitment, candidates are essentially potential customers that recruiters aim to connect with and bring on board. This is why the acronym CRM, which stands for Customer Relationship Management, is adapted to mean Candidate Relationship Management, which, in this context, indicates the process of building and strengthening connections with talent.

Candidate relationship management software, also known as a recruitment CRM system or recruiting CRM focuses on reaching out to candidates already in the company’s talent database through targeted sourcing, [employment](https://forum.batman.gainedge.org/index.php?action=profile