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
PAYE
Pay As You Earn — HMRC's system for collecting income tax and NI directly from your salary, before y…
Contractor
A self-employed worker engaged on a day rate, usually for a fixed project or fixed term.
PIP (Performance Improvement Plan)
A formal documented plan with targets a struggling employee must hit in a fixed window.
Easy Apply (LinkedIn)
LinkedIn's one-click application feature that submits your profile as your CV.