Career Glossary

76+ job search terms explained for candidates, from ATS-friendly resumes to exploding offers. Terms the HR Glossary already defines link straight to the original, so every definition lives in exactly one place.

Job Search Basics

7 candidate terms plus 6 in the HR Glossary

Headhunter Networking (Job Search)Informational Interview Elevator Pitch Personal Branding Hidden Job Market Open to Work Job BoardHR Glossary Job DescriptionHR Glossary Hiring ManagerHR Glossary Talent PoolHR Glossary Passive CandidateHR Glossary Employee Referral ProgramHR Glossary

Applications & Resumes

8 candidate terms plus 3 in the HR Glossary

ATS-Friendly Resume Resume Keywords Tailored Resume One-Page Resume Career Gap Career Portfolio Transferable Skills Knockout Question Applicant Tracking System (ATS)HR Glossary Cover LetterHR Glossary Resume ScreeningHR Glossary

Interviews

7 candidate terms plus 7 in the HR Glossary

Technical Interview Case Interview Group Interview Mock Interview Take-Home Assignment Whiteboard Interview Final Round Interview Behavioral InterviewHR Glossary Situational InterviewHR Glossary Structured InterviewHR Glossary Panel InterviewHR Glossary Video InterviewHR Glossary AI Phone ScreeningHR Glossary Culture FitHR Glossary

Offers & Negotiation

2 candidate terms plus 11 in the HR Glossary

Salary Negotiation Exploding Offer Offer LetterHR Glossary Counter-OfferHR Glossary Signing BonusHR Glossary Total CompensationHR Glossary Base SalaryHR Glossary Equity CompensationHR Glossary Vesting ScheduleHR Glossary Pay TransparencyHR Glossary Pay BandHR Glossary Fringe BenefitsHR Glossary Relocation AssistanceHR Glossary

Starting & Leaving Jobs

12 in the HR Glossary

Notice PeriodHR Glossary Probation PeriodHR Glossary Background CheckHR Glossary Reference CheckingHR Glossary OnboardingHR Glossary 90-Day PlanHR Glossary At-Will Employment (US)HR Glossary Non-Compete AgreementHR Glossary Severance PayHR Glossary Garden LeaveHR Glossary Exit InterviewHR Glossary Boomerang EmployeeHR Glossary

Modern Job Search Vocabulary

8 candidate terms plus 5 in the HR Glossary

Ghosting (Job Search)Ghost Job Rage Applying Career Cushioning Shift Shock Job Hopping Dry Promotion Resenteeism Quiet QuittingHR Glossary Skills-Based HiringHR Glossary UpskillingHR Glossary ReskillingHR Glossary PresenteeismHR Glossary