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Headhunt: meaning, definitions and examples

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headhunt

 

[ หˆhษ›dhสŒnt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

recruiting process

To headhunt means to actively seek out and recruit individuals with specific skills or expertise, often from competing organizations. This process usually involves identifying potential candidates who are not actively looking for new jobs and persuading them to consider an opportunity.

Synonyms

recruit, scout, seek out

Examples of usage

  • The company decided to headhunt the top engineers from rival firms.
  • He was headhunted for a leadership position at a prestigious startup.
  • Many tech firms engage in headhunting to attract the best talent.

Translations

Translations of the word "headhunt" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caรงa talentos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‡เคกเคนเค‚เคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Headhunting

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pencarian bakat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัˆัƒะบ ั‚ะฐะปะฐะฝั‚ั–ะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ headhunting

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ˜ใƒƒใƒ‰ใƒใƒณใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chasse de tรชtes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caza de talentos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yetenek avฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ค๋“œํ—ŒํŒ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุตุทูŠุงุฏ ุงู„ู…ูˆุงู‡ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ headhunting

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ headhunting

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ŒŽๅคด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ headhunting

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ headhunting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ headhunting

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช headhunting

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ headhunting

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caza de talentos

Etymology

The term 'headhunt' originated in the 1970s and is a blend of the phrase 'head hunting', which itself comes from the practice of hunting for human head trophies, particularly by indigenous tribes. In the context of employment, it implies the search for talented individuals, akin to hunting for a prized catch. The evolution of the word reflects the increasing competition in various industries for skilled professionals, leading companies to employ specialized recruiters known as headhunters. These recruiters utilize networks and databases to find candidates who possess the desired experience and qualifications, effectively turning recruitment into a more strategic and proactive business practice.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,067, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.