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Glossary
Plain-language definitions for recruiting and career terminology.
B
- Boolean search
- A search method that uses operators such as AND, OR, and NOT to combine or exclude terms when researching jobs or candidates.
E
- Elevator pitch
- A short introduction that explains who a person is, what they do, and what kind of opportunity they are seeking.
- Endorsement
- A LinkedIn signal from another member that recognizes a skill listed on a person's profile.
I
- Informational interview
- A conversation to learn about a role, company, or field from someone with relevant experience, rather than a formal job interview.
L
- LinkedIn headline
- The short line beneath a LinkedIn member's name that summarizes their professional identity, specialty, or target role.
- LinkedIn profile
- A professional profile on LinkedIn that presents a person's experience, education, skills, network, and career interests.
N
- Networking
- Building and maintaining professional relationships that can lead to information, support, or opportunities.
O
- Open to work
- A LinkedIn setting or professional signal that indicates a person is interested in new job opportunities.
P
- Personal brand
- The professional impression created by a person's expertise, values, accomplishments, communication, and online presence.
- Professional network
- The group of colleagues, mentors, peers, clients, and contacts a person builds through work and professional communities.
- Professional profile
- A concise overview of a person's experience, strengths, and career focus, often used at the top of a resume or online profile.
R
- Recommendation
- A written or spoken statement that supports a candidate's qualifications, character, or suitability for an opportunity.
- Recruiter message
- A concise note to a recruiter that states why a role or conversation is relevant and makes a clear, respectful request.
- Referral
- A recommendation or introduction from someone who connects a candidate with an employer or specific opportunity.
S
- Sourcing
- The proactive search for potential candidates by recruiters, often through professional networks, databases, or referrals.
X
- X-ray search
- A web search technique that uses a search engine and site-specific queries to find public professional profiles or job listings.