UK Recruitment Glossary
Notice Period
In recruiter context
UK statutory minimum is one week per year worked, capped at 12 weeks, but contracts usually override that — 1-3 months for permanent roles is typical. You can negotiate down ("would the business consider releasing me earlier?"), and many employers will if there's no business need. Senior roles often carry 6-month notice. New employer offers can rarely wait that long, so check before resigning.
Related terms
SOL (Shortage Occupation List)
UK Home Office list of roles where there's a recognised skills shortage — currently includes 50+ rol…
Boolean Search
Recruiters using AND, OR, NOT operators on LinkedIn or job boards to find candidates.
CV (Curriculum Vitae)
The UK and most of Europe call it a CV; the US mostly calls it a resume.
Onboarding
The process of setting up a new hire — paperwork, equipment, training, introductions.