UK Recruitment Glossary
Internal Mobility
In recruiter context
Strong UK employers have explicit internal mobility programmes — internal job boards, manager-encouraged moves every 18-24 months, secondments to different teams, returnship programmes for parental leave returners. Internal moves typically pay 8-15% rises (less than external moves at 18-30%) but offer continuity of service, pension, holiday accrual, and reduced onboarding cost. UK candidates underuse internal mobility — most apply externally before exploring internal options. The exception: some companies have informal 'tap on the shoulder' cultures where strong performers are offered internal moves; weaker companies leave moves to active employee initiative.
Related terms
CV (Curriculum Vitae)
The UK and most of Europe call it a CV; the US mostly calls it a resume.
Overtime
Hours worked beyond your contracted hours, sometimes paid at an enhanced rate, sometimes expected un…
Right to Work
Your legal eligibility to work in the UK — checked by every employer before you can start.
Resume
The US term for what the UK calls a CV — a 1-2 page summary of work history.