a vocabulary set on the subject of seeking employment

Job-Search Vocabulary

A document emailed to potential employers or posted online that lists your skills, work experience, education, and more.

A meeting between a job applicant and a company employee or executive. The goal is the evaluation of the applicant by the company. Applicants also use the interview as a chance to evaluate the company.

A letter from a job seeker to a company or institution, usually sent or posted along with a resume, specifically describing the value that the job seeker would offer to the company as an employee.

The process by which newly hired employees are integrated into the company or organization.

The department of a company responsible for the hiring, administration, and training of personnel.

Artificial intelligence software that scans resumes & cover letters using parameters chosen by the employer. The goal is to eliminate applicants who do not seem to meet the employer's conditions and/or preferences.