Glossary A
Acceptance letter
A letter accepting a job offer from a new employer.
Accommodation requests for pregnancy-related conditions
Requests for accommodations, such as modified work schedules or duties, due to pregnancy-related conditions.
Accomplishments
Achievements or successes in one’s career or personal life that can be highlighted on a resume or in a resignation letter.
Accountability
The responsibility for one’s actions and decisions.
Accrued vacation time
Unused vacation time that has been earned but not taken.
Acknowledgment
A statement expressing gratitude and recognition for the experience gained while working with the company.
Acknowledgment of colleagues and team members
A statement recognizing the contributions of colleagues and team members.
Acknowledgment of company support
A statement recognizing the support and resources provided by the company.
Acknowledgment of opportunities provided
A statement recognizing the opportunities and experiences provided by the company.
Adaptability
The ability to adjust to new situations and work environments.
Adoption leave
Time off granted to employees who have recently adopted a child.
Adverse employment action
Negative actions taken by an employer, such as termination or demotion.
Alternative job offers
Offers from other employers that may be considered before resigning.
Alumni association
An organization that supports and connects graduates of a particular school or program.
Alumni networks
Groups of individuals who have graduated from the same school or program.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
A federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment.
Anxiety and depression symptoms
Mental health conditions that may impact an individual’s ability to continue working in their current position.
Appreciation
A statement expressing gratitude for the experience gained while working with the company.
Appreciation expression inclusion
A statement expressing gratitude for the opportunity to work with the company and colleagues.
Appreciation for colleagues
Expressing gratitude for the support and collaboration of colleagues.
Appreciation for colleagues and team members
Expressing gratitude for the support and collaboration of colleagues and team members.
Appreciation for opportunities
Expressing gratitude for the opportunities provided by the employer.
Arbitration
A legal process for resolving disputes outside of court, often used in employment contracts.
Arbitration clause
A provision in a contract that requires disputes to be resolved through arbitration.
Arbitration process
A method of resolving disputes outside of court.
Articles of incorporation
A legal document that establishes a corporation and its purpose.
Asset management
The process of managing an organization’s assets.
Asset recovery
The process of reclaiming assets that belong to an organization.
Authorization to release information
A legal document that grants permission for an individual’s personal and professional information to be shared with a third party.
Avoiding burning bridges
Resigning in a way that maintains positive relationships with colleagues and employers.
Avoiding unnecessary details
Omitting irrelevant information in the resignation letter.
Awareness
Understanding and knowledge of relevant laws, policies, and procedures related to employment and career management.