Group for Research in Employment and Training, a research centre based at Charles Sturt University.
GSVQ
(Scotland) General Scottish Vocational Qualification
Head of art
overall responsibility for sourcing art services (animation, illustration, video etc) for the agency
Head of ebusiness
will be in charge of the ebusiness department and will have overall responsibility for the department
Head of pay per click (PPC)
in charge of paid search (PPC) able to manage keyword campaigns, manage the listing of keyterms in search engines and optimise a website's content and structure to make it paid search friendly. Likely to involve managing a team of PPC specialists and working closely with editorial teams. Will be in charge of establishing PPC strategy.
Head of search engine optimisation (SEO)
In charge of natural search (SEO) able to manage keyword campaigns and optimise a website's content and structure to make it search engine friendly. Likely to involve managing a team of SEO specialists or working closely with editorial teams. Will be in charge of establishing SEO strategy.
HEFA
Higher Education Advisory Committee.
HFS
Health and Family Services.
Hidden Job Market
Only about 5-20 percent of all job openings are ever publicly known, which results in about four-fifths of the job market being "closed," meaning you can't find out about any new openings unless you do some digging. Strategies for uncovering the hidden job market include networking and cold calling
Human Resources Assistant
Responsibilities may include screening telephone calls, scheduling interviews, researching the Internet to locate potential job candidates, scanning resumes, and assisting with planning new employee coordination meeting, compiling materials and maintaining employee database records. Strong computer skills required, as well as sensitivity to confidential matters.
Hybridization
Production of offspring, or hybrids, from genetically dissimilar parents. In selective breeding, it usually refers to the offspring of two different species.
Hybridoma
A type of hybrid cell produced by fusing a normal cell with a tumor cell. When lymphocytes (antibody-producing cells) are fused to the tumor cells, the resulting hybridomas produce antibodies and maintain rapid, sustained growth, producing large amounts of an antibody. Hybridomas are the source of monoclonal antibodies.
IAS
Institute of Advanced Studies.
Imaging Specialist
Sorts and prepares documents for imaging correctly and accurately indexes images. Must have knowledge of document imaging/scanning hardware and software, and experience creating electronic copies of documents. Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and document creation software such as Adobe Acrobat, are required.
Immunoassay
A technique for identifying substances, based on the use of antibodies.
Immunotoxin
The coupling of an antibody and a molecule that is toxic to the cell.
In vitro
Performed in a test tube or other laboratory apparatus.
Information architect
is responsible for the organisation of files and the flow of information within a website, programme or organisation. With a website, the information architect will be required to create and develop site structure, be able to use wireframe designs and organise a simple flow of information between website databases.
Informational Interviewing
Just what it sounds like -- interviewing designed to produce information. What kind of information? The information you need to choose or refine a career path, learn how to break in and find out if you have what it takes to succeed. It's the process of spending time with one of your network contacts in a highly focused conversation that provides you with key information you need to launch or boost your career.
Interferon
A protein produced naturally by the cells of our bodies. It increases the resistance of surrounding cells to attacks by viruses. One type of interferon, alpha interferon, is effective against certain types of cancer. Others may prove effective in treating autoimmune diseases.
Interleukin
A protein produced naturally by our bodies to stimulate our immune systems. There are at least 18 known kinds of interleukins.
Internships
One of the best types of work experiences for entry-level job-seekers because a majority of employers say experience is the most important factor in whether you're hired. Internships involve working in your expected career field, either during a semester or over the summer. Besides gaining valuable experience, you get exposed to the business environment and gain valuable references and network contacts
JITEC
Joint Industry Training and Education Council.
Job Application
Sometimes also referred to as an Application for Employment. Many organizations require you to complete an application (either to get an interview or prior to an interview). Even though many of the questions duplicate information from your resume, it is extremely important to complete the application neatly, completely, and accurately.
Job Search Agent
A program offered by many job boards that allows job-seekers to passively search for jobs by selecting criteria for new job postings. At some time interval, the program emails the job-seeker a list of new job postings that fit the criteria, allowing the job-seeker to decide whether to take any action.
Job-Seeker SEO
A strategy in which passive (or active) job-seekers use proven search engine optimization strategies to increase the ranking and popularity of personal, branded career Websites. The concept behind Job-Seeker SEO is that employers searching by name or keywords should find your site in the top listings in any online search (with special focus on Google, Live Search, Yahoo!).
JSST
Joint Secondary Schools TAFE.
Kirby Report
In full, The Report of the Committee of Inquiry into Labour Market Programs. The report (published in 1985) of a committee, chaired by Peter Kirby, that recommended the rationalisation of labour market programs the introduction of traineeships, and the establishment of the Australian Traineeship System (ATS).
KLAs
Key Learning Areas.
LAFHA
Living Away From Home Allowance.
LANRC
Language Australia National Resource Centre.
Leukocyte
A white blood cell, an important component of the body's immune system.
Logistics Coordinator
Responsible for the logistical processing of customer orders, includes coordination with vendors, sales staff, customer service representatives, billing representatives, warehouse and shippers. Arranges shipment of requested items, goods or merchandise. Some background experience in purchasing, inventory control, transportation and warehousing functions is needed. Computer proficiency also is required.
Lymphocyte
A type of leukocyte found in the blood, lymph nodes and certain organs. Lymphocytes are continuously made in the bone marrow (see also B lymphocytes and T lymphocytes).
Mail Assistant
Sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail. Operates manual and electrical mailing equipment. Position usually found in larger companies.
Marketing Assistant
Duties include those described for administrative assistant, but this position typically supports a marketing department exclusively. May assist both fulltime employees and consulting or freelance staff. Additional duties include assisting with trade show and event planning, creating or updating presentation software files, tracking budgets and expenses, and communicating with external creative service providers.
Media planner / buyer
in charge of planning, analysing and optimising display and affiliate activity across one or more accounts.
MLA
Manufacturing Learning Australia.
Mobile web designer
will usually be a job incorporated into a web designer
Monoclonal antibody
Highly specific, purified antibody that is derived from only one clone of cells and recognizes only one antigen.
MOU
Memorandum of Understanding.
Multigenic
Many genes are involved in the expression of a trait.
NAAP
New Apprenticeships Access Program.
NAATI
National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters
Non-Traditional Careers
Careers in which fewer than 25 percent of the workforce is of one gender. There are many pros and cons for job-seekers considering working in a non-traditional career path.
Nucleic acid
A biological molecule composed of a long chain of nucleotides. DNA is made of thousands of four different nucleotides repeated randomly.
Nucleotide
A compound made up of these three components: a sugar, phosphate and a nitrogen-containing base. Found as individual molecules (e.g., ATP, the "energy molecule"), or as many nucleotides linked together in a chain (nucleic acid such as DNA).
ODEOPE
Office of the Director of Equal Opportunity in Public Employment.
Offer of Employment
An offer by an employer to a prospective employee that usually specifies the terms of an employment arrangement, including starting date, salary, benefits, working conditions. Also called a job offer.
Office Assistant
Performs basic clerical tasks. Operates basic office equipment. Sorts and routes incoming materials. May require computer and data entry skills.
