Quick Vocabulary — Recruiting

a public announcement that a job is available

We published the job advert on Monday and had forty replies by Friday.

to give someone a job

We want to hire someone who can start in March.

the exact words chosen to express something

Change the wording: right now it sounds like we want a superhero.

to discourage someone, or make them lose interest

A long list of requirements puts good candidates off.

suitable for someone with little or no experience

This is an entry-level role, so we should not ask for five years.

extra benefits that come with a job

The salary is average, but the perks are genuinely good.

something essential, not optional

Fluent English is a must-have, the degree is not.

what someone has actually achieved in the past

She has a strong track record of launching products on time.