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recruiter

American  
[ri-kroo-ter] / rɪˈkru tər /

noun

  1. someone who engages in finding, attracting, or enlisting employees, new members, students, athletes, etc..

    For all his failings as a head football coach, his predecessor had been an excellent recruiter, and many of his players were potential stars.

    If you are underage, a military recruiter will require your parents' permission before you can enlist.

Etymology

Origin of recruiter

recruit ( def. ) + -er 1 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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At the beginning of 2024, Axelrod hired recruiters to find a professional to run the club, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are several rounds of interviews with a recruiter, hiring manager and a panel of potential colleagues.

From The Wall Street Journal

Law Group, a law firm that represents thousands of plaintiffs in the county’s largest settlement, who claimed that recruiters had paid them to sue.

From Los Angeles Times

According to the investigation, ex-military personnel, ex-police officers and unemployed Kenyans aged 20–50 are the main targets of the recruiters.

From BBC

So we consulted recruiters, career consultants and people who run AI hiring platforms for tips on how to ace an AI job interview.

From The Wall Street Journal

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