Career Glossary

The process of using artificial intelligence to automatically tailor your CV content to match a specific job description, highlighting relevant skills and experience.

When an AI system generates false or fabricated information on a CV, such as inventing achievements, skills, or experiences that the candidate does not actually possess.

Software used by employers to collect, sort, scan, and rank job applications, filtering candidates based on keywords, qualifications, and formatting before a human reviews the CV.

A numerical rating indicating how well your CV matches a specific job description according to an Applicant Tracking System's parsing and keyword analysis.

An interview format where candidates are asked to provide specific examples from past experience to demonstrate competencies relevant to the role.

The strategic process of defining, communicating, and managing your professional identity across all touchpoints to stand out in the job market.

The process of transitioning from one profession or industry to a substantially different one, requiring strategic repositioning of your skills and experience.

A personal web page dedicated to showcasing your professional background, portfolio, and career narrative to potential employers or clients.

A software platform that enables professionals to create, customize, and publish shareable web-based career pages showcasing their CV, skills, and professional narrative.

A personalized letter accompanying your CV that explains your interest in a specific role and highlights why you are a strong candidate.

Data and metrics about how your CV or career page is being viewed, including page views, unique visitors, geographic location, and engagement patterns.

A curated set of coordinated colors applied to a CV theme that controls headings, accents, links, and decorative elements to create a cohesive visual identity.

A shareable, themed web page that showcases your CV, skills, and career highlights in a visually compelling format designed to impress recruiters and hiring managers.

A combined presentation of your CV and selected work samples, projects, or case studies, typically hosted as an online page or website.

A scannable QR code that links directly to your CV landing page, enabling instant access to your career page from physical media like business cards, posters, or printed materials.

A pre-designed visual template applied to a CV landing page that controls layout, typography, colors, and overall aesthetic to match your personal brand and target industry.

A CV (curriculum vitae) is a comprehensive document detailing your entire career, while a resume is a concise 1-2 page summary tailored to a specific job application.

An electronic version of a curriculum vitae that can be viewed, shared, and interacted with on digital devices, ranging from PDFs to interactive web-based career pages.

Teachable, measurable abilities acquired through training or education, such as programming languages, data analysis, or foreign languages.

The person who has the authority to make the final hiring decision for a specific role, typically the direct supervisor of the position being filled.

A web-based resume that goes beyond static content, featuring responsive design, clickable links, dynamic themes, and sometimes animations or interactive elements.

A formal document from an employer outlining the responsibilities, qualifications, skills, and expectations for a specific role, used as the foundation for tailoring your CV.

Specific words and phrases from a job description that applicant tracking systems and recruiters use to evaluate whether a CV matches the role requirements.

The practice of building and maintaining professional relationships to exchange information, advice, and opportunities relevant to your career goals.

A CV approach where all your professional information is accessible through a single, shareable URL rather than distributed across multiple files, profiles, and platforms.

A resume hosted on the internet, accessible via URL, that allows employers to view your qualifications without downloading a file.

A CV saved in Portable Document Format (PDF), preserving exact layout and formatting across all devices and operating systems.

A self-hosted or platform-hosted website dedicated to presenting your professional identity, work history, and portfolio to potential employers and professional contacts.

A concise 2-4 sentence paragraph at the top of your CV that highlights your most relevant experience, skills, and career objectives for a specific role.

A professional responsible for sourcing, screening, and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers, either as an internal employee or an external agency representative.

A CV or career page that automatically adapts its layout, typography, and spacing to display correctly on any screen size, from desktop monitors to mobile phones.

A unique URL pointing to your CV landing page that you can send to recruiters, embed in emails, or share on social media instead of attaching a file.

The difference between the skills you currently have and the skills required for a target job, identifying areas for professional development.

Interpersonal and behavioral abilities such as communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving that influence how you work with others.

A structured technique for answering behavioral interview questions by describing the Situation, Task, Action, and Result of a specific experience.

A brief paragraph or set of bullet points at the top of a CV that encapsulates your professional value, key achievements, and career direction.

Skills developed in one role or industry that are applicable and valuable in a different role or industry, essential for career changers.

The section of your CV detailing your employment history, including job titles, companies, dates, and descriptions of responsibilities and achievements.