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Glossary
Plain-language definitions for recruiting and career terminology.
C
- Career fair
- An event where employers, schools, and job seekers meet to discuss roles, internships, and career paths.
I
- Internship
- A time-limited work experience that helps a learner or early-career candidate develop skills in a professional setting.
P
- Portfolio
- A curated collection of work samples used to demonstrate skills, process, and results.
- Professional experience
- Relevant work, projects, internships, or other activities that demonstrate skills developed in a professional context.
- Project
- A planned piece of work with a defined goal, scope, and outcome that can demonstrate relevant experience or skills.
R
- 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.
V
- Volunteer experience
- Unpaid work for an organization or community that can demonstrate relevant skills, responsibilities, and results.
W
- Work sample
- An example of completed work or a practical task used to show how a candidate applies relevant skills.