1. occurring before or in preparation for the hiring of employees; relating to activities, assessments, or procedures conducted prior to employment
Usage: commonly used in human resources and business contexts

1. the process or period of activities conducted before hiring employees, including recruitment, screening, and assessment
Usage: used in human resources management

Examples

• The company implemented a prehiring assessment to evaluate candidates' technical skills.
• Prehiring background checks are standard practice in most industries.
• Our prehiring process includes multiple rounds of interviews and skills testing.
• The HR department streamlined prehiring procedures to reduce time-to-hire.
• Prehiring training materials help candidates understand company culture before their first day.
• We use prehiring questionnaires to identify the most qualified applicants.