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Glossary
Plain-language definitions for recruiting and career terminology.
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- Career change
- A move into a different role, occupation, or industry that usually requires candidates to explain their transferable experience.
- Career coach
- A professional who helps people clarify career goals and improve materials, interview preparation, or job-search strategy.
- Career goal
- A professional direction a person wants to pursue, such as developing expertise, moving into leadership, or changing fields.
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- Employment gap
- A period between jobs or other professional activities shown in a candidate's work history.
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- Functional resume
- A resume format that emphasizes skills and accomplishments more than a chronological work history.
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- Hybrid resume
- A resume format that combines a skills-focused summary with a reverse-chronological work history.
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- Informational interview
- A conversation to learn about a role, company, or field from someone with relevant experience, rather than a formal job interview.
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- Resume objective
- A short statement that names a candidate's target role and the value they hope to contribute, most useful when context is needed.
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- Transferable skill
- An ability developed in one setting that remains useful across different roles, teams, or industries.
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- Volunteer experience
- Unpaid work for an organization or community that can demonstrate relevant skills, responsibilities, and results.