UK Recruitment Glossary
Exit Interview
In recruiter context
These are not for you. They're for the company's HR data. Be polite, be professional, give two or three constructive points. Don't unload — anything you say can and sometimes does make it back to your manager, and bridges burn quickly. The honest feedback you want to give is better delivered to a trusted ex-colleague over coffee three months later.
Related terms
Boolean Search
Recruiters using AND, OR, NOT operators on LinkedIn or job boards to find candidates.
ATS (Applicant Tracking System)
Software that hiring teams use to receive, store, filter, and rank job applications.
Open to Work (LinkedIn)
A LinkedIn feature that signals to recruiters that you are looking for a new role.
Cold Application
Applying to a job without any prior contact, referral, or recruiter conversation.