“The Right Candidate”

Recruitment & the Selection Process – ESL Vocabulary

Quotes & Expressions

R____________ or H_______________ is the process of finding people for a particular job.

Recruitment or Hiring (US) is the process of finding people for a particular job.

“We’re currently recruiting talented sales people to join our team.”

“Sorry, we’re not hiring at this time. I’ll keep your CV on file and let you know when we have an opening.”

What are some synonyms for “Employees”

“Employees” synonyms:

• Staff

• Workforce

• Workers

• Personnel

• Laborer (usually physical)

• Labor force

• [a] recruit (newly hired)

• [a] hire (newly hired)

What are some words used for peoplewho are applying for a job?

People who are applying for a job can be called:

• Applicants

• Candidates / Job Candidate

• Interviewees

• Job Seeker / Job Hunter

• Contender (if they have a good chance)

• Prospects

While there are many ways to hear about a job, applicants usually need to submit a CV. In America, we usually call CV’sby another name: R___________________

While there are many ways to hear about a job, applicants usually need to submit a CV. In America, we usually call CV’sby another name: Résumé

Recruiters

4 TYPES

1. H________ H__________

A recruiter who focuses on searching for qualified personnel for executive positions.

• They usually approaching talent who may not be actively looking for a new job.

1. HEAD HUNTER

A recruiter who focuses on searching for qualified personnel for executive positions.

• They usually approaching talent who may not be actively looking for a new job.

2. N________ Recruiter

A recruiter who operates within a specific field.

• They’re also called “Boutique Recruiters” / “Specialist Recruiters”

• hint: this is the opposite of “mass”

2. NICHE Recruiter

A recruiter who operates within a specific field.

• They’re also called “Boutique Recruiters” / “Specialist Recruiters”

3. G__________ Recruiter

This is a recruiter who offers their services across multiple fields. This is the opposite of a niche recruiter.

*idiom: “to wear many hats”

3. GENERALIST Recruiter

This is a recruiter who offers their services across multiple fields. This is the opposite of a niche recruiter.

*idiom: “to wear many hats”

4. I___________ Recruiter

A recruiter who works on their own (as opposed to being employed by an agency) offering their recruitment services to clients either on a contingent basis or at an hourly rate.

4. INDEPENDENT RecruiterA recruiter who works on their own (as

opposed to being employed by an agency) offering their recruitment services to clients either on a contingent basis or at an hourly rate.

* Contingent = They only get paid if certain conditions are met

Candidates

1. A___________ CandidateRefers to someone who is looking for a new position. They’ve registered with a recruitment agency; they’re checking job boards; they may be telling their contacts that they’re in the market for a new job.

1. Active CandidateRefers to someone who is looking for a new position. They’ve registered with a recruitment agency; they’re checking job boards; they may be telling their contacts that they’re in the market for a new job.

2. P___________ CandidateThis is someone who is happy in their current role. They are certainly not on the lookout for a new opportunity, but if they are contacted, they may be open to meet for a coffee.

2. PASSIVE CandidateThis is someone who is happy in their current role. They are certainly not on the lookout for a new opportunity, but if they are contacted, they may be open to meet for a coffee.

3. Applicant P________ Some people use the phrase ‘applicant p______’ to describe the group of candidates who have actually applied for a position. Others see it more as the group of potential candidates ‘out there’ who might be available or interested a certain role.

3. Applicant POOLSome people use the phrase ‘applicant pool’ to describe the group of candidates who have actually applied for a position. Others see it more as the group of potential candidates ‘out there’ who might be available or interested a certain role.

4. Job H__________A “nickname” or word we use to describe a personwho changes jobs frequently.

4. Job HopperA “nickname” or word we use to describe a personwho changes jobs frequently.

5. T_____________ SkillsRefer to a candidate’s skills that are able to be utilized in a variety of industries or across a number of different types of jobs.

Ex: sales experience; Powerpoint/Excel expert

5. TRANSFERABLE SkillsRefer to a candidate’s skills that are able to be utilized in a variety of industries or across a number of different types of jobs.

Ex: sales experience; Powerpoint/Excel expert

Types of Positions

1. IN_____________SHIPThis is usually an unpaid position for someone seeking to gain relevant work experience. Some internships are paid but the rate is usually lower than standard.

*classic duty:getting everyonecoffee

1. INTERNSHIPThis is usually an unpaid position for someone seeking to gain relevant work experience. Some internships are paid but the rate is usually lower than standard.

These are called“Interns”

2. E________ LevelA job that does not require experience, usually aimed at candidates straight out of college.

2. Entry-LevelA job that does not require experience, usually aimed at candidates straight out of college.

3. ___-LevelBased on positions such as ‘CEO, CIO, and CTO’, these jobs are top level jobs responsible for management of a particular aspect of the company.

3. C-LevelBased on positions such as ‘CEO, CIO, and CTO’, these jobs are top level jobs responsible for management of a particular aspect of the company.

An opportunity to move into another position within the organization with the same level of responsibility or pay but typically in a different department.

4. L_______ Job Transfer

The Career Ladder

An opportunity to move into another position within the organization with the same level of responsibility or pay but typically in a different department.

4. LATERAL Job Transfer

The Career Ladder

5. T________ jobsrefers to a situation where the employee is expected to leave the employer within a certain period of time.

Ex: covering for Maternity Leave; holiday; illness, additional work, etc.

5. TEMP jobsrefers to a situation where the employee is expected to leave the employer within a certain period of time.

Ex: covering for Maternity Leave; holiday; illness, additional work, etc.

6. Job Sh___________

Ex: if a less experienced sales team member followed an experienced member for 2 weeks in order to improve their skills

When an employee spends time with another employee in a similar or higher position in order to learn more about the role.

6. Job SHADOWING

Ex: if a less experienced sales team member followed an experienced member for 2 weeks in order to improve their skills

When an employee spends time with another employee in a similar or higher position in order to learn more about the role.

Some common Jargon / Lingo

What are some ways to say “Salary”

What are some ways to say “Salary”

• Pay

• Wage

• Income

• Earnings

• Compensation

• Remuneration

• Fee

Benefits are the non-cash incentives that are provided along with the salary.

For example, cars, taxi card, gym membership, a parking pass, flexible hours, or lunch from the canteen every day.

“P_________” and “Fringe benefits” mean the same thing.

Benefits are the non-cash incentives that are provided along with the salary.

For example, cars, taxi card, gym membership, a parking pass, flexible hours, or lunch from the canteen every day.

“PERKS” and “Fringe benefits” mean the same thing.

Most commonly seen in sales-related positions, this is the estimated amount an employee will receive IF they meet all their targets and therefore qualify for all their commissions.

O____ Target Ea_________ (OTE)

Most commonly seen in sales-related positions, this is the estimated amount an employee will receive IF they meet all their targets and therefore qualify for all their commissions.

ON Target EARNINGS (OTE)

When a salary is based on the amount of experience a candidate has, we usually see this.

D_________ On E____________(DOE)

When a salary is based on the amount of experience a candidate has, we usually see this.

DEPENDS On EXPERIENCE (DOE)

Rather than paying overtime, a company may offer an arrangement where an employee does not have to come in to work for the duration of the hours they have worked overtime. (They get time off)

C_______Time

Ex: If you worked until 10 pm,you don’t need to come until the office until noon.

Rather than paying overtime, a company may offer an arrangement where an employee does not have to come in to work for the duration of the hours they have worked overtime. (They get time off)

COMP time

T__________ ManagementA program for managing the people within an organization in order to grow or attract top employees (with a lot of potential)

TALENT ManagementA program for managing the people within an organization in order to grow or attract top employees (with a lot of potential)

The introduction given to a new employee to get them familiar with their job and the workplace.

OR________________ / “Onb_____________”

The introduction given to a new employee to get them familiar with their job and the workplace.

ORIENTATION/ “ONBOARDING”

Sourcing Candidates

IN______________When a candidate is recruited into a new role in the organization from within the business.

INSOURCING / INTERNAL HIREWhen a candidate is recruited into a new role in the organization from within the business.

When a function is performed by an employee within the business rather than a third party company. For instance some companies have employed an internal recruiter rather than asking a recruitment firm or independent contract recruiter to get involved.

IN-H______________

When a function is performed by an employee within the business rather than a third party company. For instance some companies have employed an internal recruiter rather than asking a recruitment firm or independent contract recruiter to get involved.

IN-HOUSE

When a company contracts another organization to perform a function rather than employing a person directly to do it internally.

OU________________

When a company contracts another organization to perform a function rather than employing a person directly to do it internally.

OUTSOURCE

This refers to the process of hiring talent based overseas in a country where the labor is much cheaper.

Off- S_______________

This refers to the process of hiring talent based overseas in a country where the labor is much cheaper.

Off- Shore

Refers to ‘stealing’ an employee directly from a competing company.

P________________

Refers to ‘stealing’ an employee directly from a competing company.

POACHING

Those individuals (typically previous managers) willing to provide personal testimonials around a candidate’s skills, behaviors, and past performance.

REF____________ / (to give a “Referral)

Those individuals (typically previous managers) willing to provide personal testimonials around a candidate’s skills, behaviors, and past performance.

REFEREE / (to give a “Referral)

One strategy used by companies to reduce their recruitment spending/time. Current employees are offered a sum of money for introducing a candidate, who then accepts a position and successfully passes their probationary period.

R____________ Bonus / “Finder’s Fee”

One strategy used by companies to reduce their recruitment spending/time. Current employees are offered a sum of money for introducing a candidate, who then accepts a position and successfully passes their probationary period.

REFERRAL Bonus / “Finder’s Fee”

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Have you ever experienced company restructuring?

2. Is your company open to “re-employment”?

3. Have you ever had to ‘fire’ someone? What was your approach?

TERMINATION

Terminating employees is an unfortunate, but necessary responsibility to bear.

There are a few different ways to refer to beingTerminated. Can you name a few?

Formal/Polite Terms Slang/Informal Terms

• To be “Downsized”

• To be “Laid Off”

• to be made “Redundant”

• to be “Relieved” of one’s duties

• to be “Dismissed”

• to be “Let go”

• To be/get “fired”

• To get “the pink slip”

• To be/get “sacked”

• To “get the boot”

• To “get the axe”

• To get “canned”

When a company permanently reduces its work force, usually resulting in many layoffs and redundancies.

D_______________

When a company permanently reduces its work force, usually resulting in many layoffs and redundancies.

DOWNSIZING

When a person is let go not because of a performance issue, but because their position is no longer required within the business. This is typically accompanied by a compensation package.

Re________________

When a person is let go not because of a performance issue, but because their position is no longer required within the business. This is typically accompanied by a compensation package.

Redundancy

A post-termination service typically offered by larger organizations designed to help those who may have been made redundant locate a new job based on their skills.

Out____________

A post-termination service typically offered by larger organizations designed to help those who may have been made redundant locate a new job based on their skills.

OUTPLACEMENT

Sometimes, an employee may decide to end their contract early OR be ‘pushed out’ by their company (not publically fired, but privately pressured to end their contract)

To do this, they must R_______________

Sometimes, an employee may decide to end their contract early OR be ‘pushed out’ by their company (not publically fired, but privately pressured to end their contract)

To do this, they must RESIGN

* They should submit a formal Resignation Letter to HR

In most contracts, there’s a condition regarding resignation and termination. In both cases, the actingparty should give N__________ (usually it’s 2 weeks,but it can be up to 2 months).

In most contracts, there’s a condition regarding resignation and termination. In both cases, the actingparty should give NOTICE (usually it’s 2 weeks,but it can be up to 2 months).

Is a situation when an employee resigns, and they are told not to come back to the office during their notice period.

*They are technically still employed and need to be available to the organization. It is often known as ‘being walked’ as the employee is usually accompanied to their desk to collect their belongings immediately after resigning.

G___________ Leave

Is a situation when an employee (maybe through force) resigns, and they are told not to come back to the office during their notice period.

*They are technically still employed and need to be available to the organization. It is often known as ‘being walked’ as the employee is usually accompanied to their desk to collect their belongings immediately after resigning.

GARDEN / GARDENING Leave

The amount of money given to employees when they are terminated from a position.

S_______________ Pay

The amount of money given to employees when they are terminated from a position.

SEVERANCE Pay

A formal interview conducted after an employee resigns but before they actually leave the organization to find out the reasons for leaving and to get information the company can use to improve.

E_________ Interview

A formal interview conducted after an employee resigns but before they actually leave the organization to find out the reasons for leaving and to get information the company can use to improve.

EXIT Interview

This refers to a clause/condition in many employment contracts where the employee agrees not to work for a competing business for a specific period of time. This is often referred to as a “Restraint Clause”.

N_____ - COMPETE

This refers to a clause/condition in many employment contracts where the employee agrees not to work for a competing business for a specific period of time. This is often referred to as a “Restraint Clause”.

NON - COMPETE

Additional Vocabulary

Many companies offer competitive salaries and incentives to R________(keep) talented employees.

Many companies offer competitive salaries and incentives to RETAIN talented employees.

To Go on S__________ is when a group of people refuse to work / quit their job until certain demands aremet.

*ex: If the company refuses to buy proper safety equipment for construction workers, they may go on __________ (stop working until the company agrees to buy new equipment.)

To Go on Strike is when a group of people refuse to work / quit their job until certain demands aremet.

*ex: If the company refuses to buy proper safety equipment for construction workers, they may go on strike (stop working until the company agrees to buy new equipment.)

When a customer doesn’t like something about a business and nolonger wants to support it, they are B___________ the business.

When a customer doesn’t like something about a business and nolonger wants to support it, they are BOYCOTTING the business.

* To Boycott

M__________ Wage is legally, the lowest wage a worker can bepaid.

On the other hand, a Wage Ce________ or Salary C________ is the legal limit to what an employee can be paid.

*you usually see this with professional athletes

MINIMUM Wage is legally, the lowest wage a worker can bepaid.

On the other hand, a Wage CEILING or Salary CAP is the legal limit to what an employee can be paid.

*you usually see this with professional athletes

Many companies require employees to take a R________ Course regarding policies, product knowledge, training, and procedures to keep employee knowledge up-to-date

Many companies require employees to take a REFRESHER Course regarding policies, product knowledge, training, and procedures to keep employee knowledge up-to-date

B______-Collar Workers is a term we use in America to describe Manual labor, or typically jobs where you need to work with your hands.

These jobs include:• Mechanics• Plumbers• Electricians• Construction workers• Maintenance workers• Assembly line workers (factory)

BLUE-Collar Workers is a term we use in America to describe Manual labor, or typically jobs where you need to work with your hands.

These jobs include:• Mechanics• Plumbers• Electricians• Construction workers• Maintenance workers• Assembly line workers (factory)

W______-Collar Workers is a term we use describe workers / a job that is normally in an office.

These jobs include:• Accountants• Attorneys• Real Estate Agents• Advertising Executives• Bankers• Engineers

WHITE-Collar Workers is a term we use describe workers / a job that is normally in an office.

These jobs include:• Accountants• Attorneys• Real Estate Agents• Advertising Executives• Bankers• Engineers

A person who doesn’t have to work in an office, but can work fora company at home via the internet is called a T_____________(aka: a work-at-home employee)

A person who doesn’t have to work in an office, but can work fora company at home via the internet is called a TELECOMMUTER(aka: a work-at-home employee)

• Telecommuting