UK Recruitment Glossary
CV (Curriculum Vitae)
In recruiter context
Functionally, a UK CV and a US resume are the same document for commercial roles: a 2-page summary of work history, skills, and education. In US academia, a "CV" is a different beast — long-form, multi-page, lists every paper. Outside academia, when a UK employer asks for a CV they want a 2-page commercial document, not a life history.
Related terms
Death-in-Service Benefit
A lump-sum payment to a UK employee's beneficiaries (typically 2-4x annual salary) if they die while…
Cold Application
Applying to a job without any prior contact, referral, or recruiter conversation.
Furlough
A temporary leave of absence with reduced or zero pay, where the employee remains employed.
Onboarding
The process of setting up a new hire — paperwork, equipment, training, introductions.