Sometimes, when applying for a job, it can seem as though the vacancy advert is written in another language! With so many tricky terms and sayings, it's not rare to find yourself confused before you even send an application off!

Have a look at our glossary for a complete guide to those pesky job adverts:

Pro rata - This usually follows the salary figure for a part-time vacancy. It means 'proportionately', so for example, if a position offered £12,000 for full-time (40 hours per week) and you only work 20 hours per week, you will earn £6,000 in a year.

CCDL - The job requires you to hold a Clear Current Driving Licence (no points, bans or convictions)

EXP - You must have had relevant work experience before applying for the vacancy

AGY - This vacancy is being advertised by a job agency

Quote ref. - When enquiring about a listed vacancy over the phone, quote the advert's reference number

PA - Per annum - how much you will be paid yearly

PW - Per week - how much you will be paid weekly

CV - Curriculum vitae/resume

Fixed term - This means that the vacancy is only to be filled for a limited amount of time, e.g. a one-year contract

Closing date - You must have gotten your application to the employer before this date if it is to be considered

C. - Circa (meaning "about") in regards to hours or salary

OTE - On-target earnings - The vacancy offers a salary that is part basic (fixed rate) and part commission, which relates to how well you perform in that role. For example, a vacancy at a call centre could offer you £50 for every sale/subscription you make over the phone

FT - Full time - you will work over 35 hours per week

PT - Part time - you will work less than 35 hours per week

CRB check - This stands for 'Criminal Records Bureau check', which will either confirm you don't have a criminal record, or list any relevant convictions, cautions, warnings, reprimands, bans and fixed penalties you have been given