Across

1. Database query technique using operators like AND/OR

4. Recruitment service provider

5. Act of employing someone

9. Pool of candidates ready for future openings

10. Software used to track and manage applicants

12. Alignment of values between candidate and company

13. Jobs left open for too long

16. Candidate who withdraws before joining

18. Loss of employees over time

19. Turnaround time to complete a task

20. Recruiter who actively targets talent

21. Candidate who fails to attend an interview

Down

2. Where a candidate comes from

3. Company's own job listing webpage

6. Initial review to assess candidate suitability

7. Learning new skills to stay relevant

8. Formal job proposal to a candidate

11. Professional networking platform

14. When communication suddenly stops from either side

15. Website for posting vacancies

17. One's professional journey