Glossary of recruiting Terms and definitions

I-9

Used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. The Form I-9, will help you verify your employee’s identity and employment authorization.

401(k) plan

A 401(k) plan is a retirement savings account typically offered by employers. Contributions are made through deductions from the employee’s paycheck.

Sign On Bonus

As an incentive to join it is the money paid upfront to a new employee by a company.

Benefits (benefits package)

Employee benefits include perks (aside from salary) that come with a position. This can include: health insurance, dental cover and tuition fees etc. The perks an employee receives is specific to the company and can differ based on an employer and position of an employee within the company.

TN Visa

A special non-immigrant classification in the United States that offers work authorization to a citizen of Canada or a national of Mexico.

KPI

Stands for key performance indicator—it’s a metric that measures how projects, individuals, departments or businesses preform in terms of strategic goals.

H1-B

A type of Visa work authorization for non-U.S. citizen. The US H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers .

EAD Card

The EAD card, otherwise known as a work permit, is a document issued by USCIS that grants temporary employment authorization to foreigners in the United States. At USCIS, the Employment Authorization Document is known as Form I-766.

Associate

When “Associate” appears at the end of a title, it usually refers to a junior-level role, such as “Customer Service Associate.” When it appears at the beginning of a title, it usually refers to a junior level of that role, such as “Associate Manager.”

Internship

An internship is a short-term training period with an employer, with or without pay and is usually for the students.

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

An applicant tracking system (ATS) is software that works like a resume database to help companies streamline their hiring process and review applications more quickly.   

C-Level

Top-level managers in organizations whose titles include the word “chief”. Examples include CEO (Chief Executive Officer), CFO (Chief Financial Officer), and COO (Chief Operating Officer).