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ATS (Applicant Tracking System)
Software that manages the recruiting and hiring process, including job postings and storing job applications.
Clawback
A contractual provision that requires an employee to return money already paid (like a signing bonus) if they leave the company within a certain period.
Cover Letter
A letter of introduction attached to or accompanying another document such as a résumé or curriculum vitae.
OTE (On-Target Earnings)
The total expected pay if an employee hits all their performance targets or quotas.
Resignation Letter
A formal letter sent by an employee to their employer giving notice that they will be leaving their job.
RSU Vesting
The schedule that determines when restricted stock units become yours over time, usually in quarterly or annual tranches.