job application
Hiring process document
A job application is a formal request for employment, typically a standardized form or document submitted to a prospective employer.
It usually includes personal information, work history, and qualifications.
The term covers both the physical or digital form itself and the act of applying: I filled out three job applications today, Her job application was rejected.
Career summary document
- cover letterJob application preface
- CVCareer credentials document
- curriculum vitaeComprehensive professional biography
- portfolioCollected works or assets
references · work history · credentials · qualifications · transcripts · writing samples · recommendation letter · certificates
Present for consideration
- applyPut into operation
- ATSHiring management software
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- shortlistCulled selection for review
interview · callback · follow-up · deadline · rejection · offer · acceptance · negotiation
Person pursuing employment
- finalistLast-round participant
- intervieweePerson being formally questioned
- hireTake on for work
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
qualified · overqualified · underqualified · experienced · talent pool · competitive · standout · rejection
Available employment position
- vacancyUnoccupied space or position
- positionLocation or stance
- listingRecorded item in catalog
- postingPublishing content online
role · placement · internship · apprenticeship · entry-level · mid-level · on-site · hybrid
Proof of competence
- experiencePractical knowledge from life
- skillsLearned competencies
- educationSystematic development of mind
- certificationsOfficial competency documents
competencies · expertise · proficiencies · degree · diploma · license · years of experience · technical skills
resume
Career summary document
- cover letterJob application preface
- CVCareer credentials document
- curriculum vitaeComprehensive professional biography
portfolio · references · work history · credentials · qualifications · transcripts · writing samples · recommendation letter · certificates · background check
submit
Present for consideration
shortlist · interview · callback · follow-up · deadline · rejection · offer · acceptance · negotiation · onboarding
job seeker
Person pursuing employment
- finalistLast-round participant
- intervieweePerson being formally questioned
- hireTake on for work
prospect · qualified · overqualified · underqualified · experienced · talent pool · competitive · standout · rejection · ghosted
job opening
Available employment position
posting · role · placement · internship · apprenticeship · entry-level · mid-level · on-site · hybrid · full-time
qualifications
Proof of competence
- experiencePractical knowledge from life
- skillsLearned competencies
- educationSystematic development of mind
certifications · competencies · expertise · proficiencies · degree · diploma · license · years of experience · technical skills · soft skills
- hiringhiring, job, interview, resume, candidate
- submissionssubmit, query letter, entry, request, synopsis
- job searchjob hunting, job boards, job search, job fairs, job fair
- Application Processresume, cover letter, interview, reference, background check
- employabilityresume, cover letter, job search, professionalism, work ethic
- formsform, consent form, registration form, survey, document
job applicationresignation letter
Document announcing job departure
letter of resignation · two weeks' notice · termination letter · termination notice · severance agreement
job applicationresignation
Voluntary relinquishment of position
quitting · walking out · retirement · stepping down · giving notice
job applicationtermination notice
Formal dismissal document
pink slip · layoff notice · dismissal · firing · discharge papers
application, applied, applying, applicant, applicants, applications, misapply, applicator, applicators