sentences:  Though there has been much debate within the staffing community as to how to accurately define an "active candidate" versus a "passive candidate," typically either term is irrelevant to a candidate sourcer as the status of any particular candidate can change from moment to moment or with a simple phone call from a recruiter that happens to present a job opportunity.The status of being an "active" or "passive" candidate is fluid and changes depending on the circumstances, including the position being offered.Activities related to sourcing in recruiting can also be categorized into "push activities" and "pull activities."