Which of the following best describes individuals who may have the qualifications for a job but are not actively looking for job opportunities?

A manager is a job title or organizational role designation, not a classification of job-seeking behavior or candidate status in the recruitment process.

Passive candidates are defined in recruitment as individuals who possess the qualifications for a role but are currently employed or otherwise not actively searching for jobs. They are an important talent pool often targeted through networking and direct outreach because they do not self-submit applications, distinguishing them from active candidates.

An employee is a person currently working for an organization, a role designation that does not describe their job-seeking status or openness to new opportunities.

Active candidates are individuals who are currently and proactively seeking employment by applying to job postings, which is the direct opposite of the passive candidate definition.