UK Recruitment Glossary
Screening Interview
In recruiter context
Don't underestimate this one. Recruiters reject roughly half of applicants here based on a 20-minute call. The questions are usually broad: walk me through your CV, why are you looking, what's your salary expectation, when can you start. The screen is a filter, not a deep technical conversation. Be crisp, be confident, ask one good question, and you'll progress.
Related terms
Job Offer
A formal proposal of employment from an employer, usually issued verbally first then confirmed in wr…
Talent Acquisition
The strategic, in-house version of recruitment — focused on long-term hiring, employer brand, and pr…
Counter-Offer
When you resign and your current employer offers a raise, promotion, or new title to make you stay.
Salary Band
The pre-set min-max pay range an employer has approved for a given role level.