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  "@type": "FAQPage",
  "mainEntity": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is a talent pool and why is it important?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "A talent pool is a curated database of skilled candidates ready for future roles. It allows organisations to reduce time-to-hire, lower recruitment costs, and access both active and passive talent without restarting the sourcing process for every vacancy."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How do I build a strong talent pool from scratch?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Start by sourcing candidates through job boards, employee referrals, social media, and university partnerships. Re-engage past applicants, segment your database by skills and career stage, and use an ATS to keep everything organised and searchable."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is the difference between a talent pool and a talent pipeline?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "A talent pool is a broad database of potential candidates for future needs. A talent pipeline is a more targeted group of candidates who are actively progressing toward a specific open role. The pipeline is built from candidates within your pool."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How do I keep talent pool candidates engaged over time?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Share relevant content, industry updates, and company news consistently. Offer webinars, learning resources, and career advice. Personalise outreach based on candidate segments so communication feels relevant rather than generic."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How does AI improve talent pool management?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "AI tools within platforms like iSmartRecruit help automate candidate matching, surface relevant profiles for open roles, personalise communication at scale, and flag inactive or outdated records. Recruiters using AI report cost-per-hire reductions of up to 30%."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How often should I update my talent pool?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Aim for quarterly database audits at a minimum. Remove inactive profiles, update candidate information, and re-engage contacts who have not interacted with your communications recently. Consistent upkeep keeps your pool accurate and effective."
      }
    }
  ]
}