The career lingo glossary
Learn the essential words and phrases of careers that any self-respecting job seeker should know.
Like almost anything in life, graduate job-hunting seems to have its own set of words and abbreviations. But with this handy glossary, you'll be able to speak recruiters' language...
Application forms: Mostly used online and as an alternative to CVs and covering letters, involving an initial set of questions to see if you are right for the job.
Assessment centres: Used by graduate recruiters as well as, or instead of, interviews. A selected group of applicants will be invited to be involved in assessments such as group exercises, presentations and numeracy tests.
Curriculum vitae: The full Latin phrase for CV, which means course of life.
EAF: Employer application form. An application form provided by an employer that is specific to the organisation/job role.
Gap year: A year out taken directly before or after university, often to travel or work abroad.
Networking: Making friends/contacts within your chosen sector or company.
Numeracy tests: Often used at assessment centres to test your basic mathematical ability.
Psychometric tests: Increasingly used by employers, these include personality tests to see if you are the right type of person for the job.
Referees: People who can support the claims on your CV. Often tutors and ex-employers.
Remuneration: Posh term for how much you get paid!
Resumé: The American/French word for a CV.
Sandwich year: Also known as an industrial placement year. A year in industry as part of your degree.
Sectors: Areas of industry. For example the public sector, private sector or specific sectors such as hospitality or banking.
SMEs: Small and medium-sized enterprises. A term that covers smaller employers who may not have structured graduate trainee schemes but still employ plenty of graduates.
TARGETjobs: The TARGETjobs by sector series of careers publications, covering each of the main employment sectors, available from all careers services.
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