| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | absence | time away from work |
| 2. | acceptance | agreement to take the job |
| 3. | achievement | notable success or result |
| 4. | applicant | person who submits an application |
| 5. | assessment | test of skills or fit |
| 6. | attendance | presence at work |
| 7. | attrition | gradual reduction in staff |
| 8. | authorization | legal permission to work |
| 9. | background check | verification of history |
| 10. | bandwidth | available time or capacity |
| 11. | benefits | nonwage employment perks |
| 12. | bias | unfair preference or prejudice |
| 13. | bonus | extra performance-based pay |
| 14. | candidate | person applying for a job |
| 15. | clearance | official security approval |
| 16. | commission | pay based on sales |
| 17. | compensation | total pay and benefits |
| 18. | contract | formal employment agreement |
| 19. | counteroffer | revised offer after negotiation |
| 20. | cover letter | letter introducing an application |
| 21. | CV | detailed career history document |
| 22. | deadline | latest completion date |
| 23. | decline | refuse the job offer |
| 24. | deduction | amount subtracted from pay |
| 25. | degree | academic qualification |
| 26. | deliverable | required completed output |
| 27. | dismissal | employer ends employment |
| 28. | eligibility | meeting required conditions |
| 29. | engagement | employee involvement and commitment |
| 30. | equity | ownership stake as compensation |
| 31. | experience | past work involvement |
| 32. | expertise | specialized knowledge or skill |
| 33. | freelance | independent contract work |
| 34. | full-time | standard weekly work schedule |
| 35. | grievance | formal workplace complaint |
| 36. | harassment | unwanted offensive workplace behavior |
| 37. | headcount | number of employees needed |
| 38. | headhunter | recruiter for specialized talent |
| 39. | hire | employ someone for a job |
| 40. | hybrid | mix of remote and office |
| 41. | inclusion | ensuring everyone feels welcomed |
| 42. | insurance | financial protection coverage |
| 43. | internship | short-term learning work role |
| 44. | interview | meeting to assess an applicant |
| 45. | job description | summary of role duties |
| 46. | job posting | advertisement for a role |
| 47. | KPI | key performance measurement |
| 48. | layoff | job loss for business reasons |
| 49. | leadership | guiding and influencing others |
| 50. | leave | approved time off work |
| 51. | manager | person directing a team |
| 52. | maternity leave | leave for childbirth recovery |
| 53. | NDA | agreement to protect secrets |
| 54. | negotiation | discussion of employment terms |
| 55. | notice period | required time before leaving |
| 56. | objective | planned result or goal |
| 57. | offboarding | process of employee departure |
| 58. | offer | proposal of employment terms |
| 59. | onboarding | process of integrating new hires |
| 60. | onsite | working at company location |
| 61. | opening | available job role |
| 62. | overtime | extra hours beyond normal |
| 63. | part-time | reduced weekly work schedule |
| 64. | performance | how well work is done |
| 65. | permanent | ongoing without fixed end |
| 66. | pipeline | pool of potential hires |
| 67. | portfolio | collection of work samples |
| 68. | probation | trial employment period |
| 69. | productivity | amount produced efficiently |
| 70. | promotion | move to higher position |
| 71. | qualification | required education or skill |
| 72. | quota | required amount to achieve |
| 73. | recruiter | person who hires employees |
| 74. | reference | person who vouches professionally |
| 75. | referral | candidate recommended by someone |
| 76. | relocation | moving for a job |
| 77. | remote | working from another location |
| 78. | requisition | formal request to hire |
| 79. | resume | summary of work experience |
| 80. | retention | keeping employees longer |
| 81. | salary | fixed regular pay |
| 82. | screening | initial review of applicants |
| 83. | shift | set period of work |
| 84. | shortlist | selected top candidates |
| 85. | sourcing | finding potential candidates |
| 86. | staffing | supplying workers for roles |
| 87. | start date | first day of employment |
| 88. | stock options | right to buy company shares |
| 89. | target | specific goal to reach |
| 90. | temporary | for a limited duration |
| 91. | tenure | length of time employed |
| 92. | termination | ending employment officially |
| 93. | timesheet | record of hours worked |
| 94. | transfer | move to another role |
| 95. | turnover | rate employees leave jobs |
| 96. | vacancy | open job position |
| 97. | vacation | paid leisure time off |
| 98. | visa | official entry or work permit |
| 99. | wage | pay for work done |
| 100. | workforce | all employees collectively |
