Glossary
Plain-English definitions of the terms you encounter in job applications, ATS screening, and AI-powered hiring. Each entry links to related guides and articles.
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- Action VerbAn action verb is a strong, specific verb at the start of a CV bullet that shows…
- ApplicantAn applicant is a person who has submitted — or is in the process of submitting …
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS)An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software that employers use to collect, st…
- ATS ScoreAn ATS score is a numerical or ranked measure of how closely a candidate's appli…
- ATS-Friendly FormatAn ATS-friendly format is a CV layout designed so applicant tracking systems can…
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- Candidate RankingCandidate ranking is the ordering of applicants by perceived fit, often using au…
- Chronological CVA chronological CV lists your work history in reverse date order, starting with …
- Combination CVA combination CV blends a skills-focused summary with a chronological work histo…
- Cover LetterA cover letter is a short document sent with a job application that explains why…
- Curriculum VitaeA curriculum vitae (CV) is a structured document summarising your education, wor…
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- RecruiterA recruiter is a professional who finds, screens, and presents candidates to hir…
- Requirements MatrixA requirements matrix is a structured comparison that maps each requirement in a…
- Resume KeywordsResume keywords are the specific words and phrases in a CV that match skills, to…
- Resume OptimisationResume optimisation is the deliberate process of improving a CV's content and fo…
- Resume ParsingResume parsing is the automated process of extracting structured data — such as …
- Resume ScreeningResume screening is the stage of hiring where applications are reviewed — manual…
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