UK Recruitment Glossary
Probation Period
In recruiter context
During probation, employers usually need only one week's notice to let you go (versus the contractual notice that kicks in after). Some roles aren't confirmed in post until probation passes. Pay attention to probation review dates — they're an opportunity to ask for feedback, course-correct, and quietly check whether your manager is actually planning to confirm you.
Related terms
CV (Curriculum Vitae)
The UK and most of Europe call it a CV; the US mostly calls it a resume.
P11D
Annual UK form reporting taxable benefits-in-kind given to employees — company cars, private medical…
Assessment Centre
A multi-exercise hiring day where candidates are tested across group tasks, presentations, role-play…
DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion)
An umbrella term for hiring practices that broaden candidate pools and reduce bias.