Which of the following takes place when you apply to a company that has not announced a job opening that is a good fit for you?

A) Building interest
B) Prospecting
C) Closing
D) Interviewing
E) Screening

Prospecting is the act of reaching out to a company to express interest in working there, even if there is not currently a suitable job opening. It is a way of creating opportunities and networking for potential future job openings. The other options listed (building interest, closing, interviewing, and screening) are all steps in the traditional hiring process that would take place after a job opening has been announced.