Active job search depicts that the candidate is actively looking for jobs and seeking out opportunities available. In this process, the candidate invests a lot of effort and time in finding jobs that meet their portfolio. Candidates that are looking for jobs actively usually apply in various positions at once.

Candidates who are currently in any stage of the recruitment process of a company are called active candidates of that company. Active candidates can also be the candidates who have applied for the job position and has a possibility of getting the job. It is not necessary for active candidates to apply in a single job posting.

Ability tests determine a person’s potential in various fields or tasks other than her academic qualifications. These tests include various methods that assess a candidate’s performance in different kinds of situations and activities. Ability tests are usually conducted in the initial phases of the interviewing process.