headhunter

noun
UK: /ˈhedˌhʌntər/
US: /ˈhedˌhʌntər/

  1. A recruiter who seeks out qualified candidates for executive or specialized positions.

    1. The headhunter called me about a job.
    2. Our company hired a headhunter to find a new CEO with international experience.

  2. A person who actively seeks out talented individuals to recruit them for a company or organization.

    1. She works as a headhunter for a tech firm.
    2. The headhunter contacted several engineers with expertise in artificial intelligence.

Synonyms

talent scout
headhunter verb

  1. To actively seek out and recruit talented individuals for specific roles or positions.

    1. They headhunt for top sales people.
    2. The firm headhunts experienced project managers for their growing team.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "headhunter" in English means: A recruiter who seeks out qualified candidates for executive or specialized positions., A person who actively seeks out talented individuals to recruit them for a company or organization..

The phonetic transcription of "headhunter" is /ˈhedˌhʌntər/ in British English and /ˈhedˌhʌntər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "headhunter": talent scout.

Example usage of "headhunter": "The headhunter called me about a job.". More examples on the page.