UK Recruitment Glossary
Why Should We Hire You?
In recruiter context
The candidates who lose this question give a list of personality traits ("I'm a hard worker"). The candidates who win give a 60-second answer that maps three specific things about them to three specific needs in the role. It's a test of how clearly you've understood what the role actually requires — not a test of confidence.
Related terms
Bonus Clawback
A contractual clause allowing an employer to recover all or part of a bonus if certain conditions ar…
CV (Curriculum Vitae)
The UK and most of Europe call it a CV; the US mostly calls it a resume.
ATS (Applicant Tracking System)
Software that hiring teams use to receive, store, filter, and rank job applications.
Notice Period
The time you must work after resigning before your employment officially ends.