UK Recruitment Glossary
Boolean Search
In recruiter context
When I'm sourcing on LinkedIn Recruiter, I might run something like ("product manager" OR "product owner") AND fintech NOT director. The candidates whose profiles use the right phrasing surface; the ones who buried their job title in a fancy euphemism don't. This is why "Software Engineer" beats "Code Wizard" on your LinkedIn — Boolean searches don't recognise creativity, they recognise keywords.
Related terms
Right to Disconnect
Right to ignore work emails and calls outside working hours — proposed UK legislation as of 2024, wi…
Statutory Sick Pay
The legal minimum your UK employer must pay you when you're too ill to work — currently £116.75/week…
CV (Curriculum Vitae)
The UK and most of Europe call it a CV; the US mostly calls it a resume.
Umbrella Company
A UK payroll intermediary that employs contractors on behalf of an end-client.