Hiring Terminology Glossary

Decode the jargon used by recruiters, HR software, and hiring managers.

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Software used by employers to manage recruiting, which automatically scans and filters resumes based on keywords.

Strong verbs used at the beginning of resume bullet points (e.g., "Spearheaded," "Optimized") to demonstrate impact.

An interview technique focusing on a candidate's past experiences and behaviors as indicators of future performance.

The penalized practice of unnaturally overloading a resume with job description keywords to trick an ATS.

AI technology that understands the contextual meaning of words rather than just exact character matches (e.g., knowing "UI" equals "User Interface").

A technique for answering behavioral interview questions: Situation, Task, Action, Result.