UK Recruitment Glossary
Offer Letter
In recruiter context
An offer letter alone is not a contract; a signed contract of employment is. But once an offer letter is signed and accepted, withdrawing the offer in the UK is restricted (and can be a discrimination issue). Read every line: salary, bonus structure, holiday allowance, notice period, probation, location, and whether the role is contingent on references or right-to-work checks.
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Salary Band
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Exit Interview
A meeting with HR or your manager during your notice period to discuss why you're leaving.
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