UK Recruitment Glossary
Job Description (JD)
In recruiter context
I'd estimate 60% of UK job descriptions are written by people who don't fully understand the role themselves. That's why "essential" requirements are often negotiable in practice. The trick is to read the JD twice: once for keywords (to mirror in your CV), once for what the role actually does day-to-day (to test whether you'd enjoy it).
Related terms
Trial Period
A short period (typically 4-12 weeks) where a UK employee tries a new role within their existing emp…
DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion)
An umbrella term for hiring practices that broaden candidate pools and reduce bias.
Restrictive Covenants
Post-employment clauses limiting where you can work, who you can approach, or what you can do for a …
Boolean Search
Recruiters using AND, OR, NOT operators on LinkedIn or job boards to find candidates.