Headhunter: meaning, definitions and examples

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headhunter

 

[ หˆhษ›dหŒhสŒntษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

job recruitment

A headhunter is a person or company that finds suitable candidates for job positions by actively seeking out and recruiting qualified individuals. Headhunters often specialize in specific industries or roles, and they typically work on behalf of employers to fill important positions quickly and efficiently.

Synonyms

executive search consultant, recruiter, talent scout

Examples of usage

  • Headhunters are often hired by companies to search for top executive candidates.
  • A headhunter contacted me about a job opportunity that matched my skills perfectly.

Translations

Translations of the word "headhunter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caรงador de talentos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‡เคกเคนเค‚เคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Headhunter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemburu kepala

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะบั€ัƒั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚owca gล‚รณw

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ˜ใƒƒใƒ‰ใƒใƒณใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chasseur de tรชtes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cazatalentos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kafa avcฤฑsฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ค๋“œํ—Œํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูŠุงุฏ ุงู„ุฑุคูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lovec hlav

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lovec hlรกv

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ŒŽๅคด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lovec glav

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hausaveiรฐari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั ะฐาฃัˆั‹ัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลŸ ovรงusu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cazatalentos

Word origin

The term 'headhunter' originated in the military, where it referred to a sniper or sharpshooter targeting enemy soldiers. Over time, the term evolved to describe individuals or firms specializing in recruiting top talent for companies. Today, headhunters play a vital role in the job market by connecting skilled professionals with job opportunities.

See also: beheader, head, headache, headband, headbands, header, headgear, heading, headland, headline, headman, headmaster, headmistress, headpiece, headquarters, headrest, headscarf, headset, headshot, headsman, headstall, headstrong, headwear, headwind, headwrap, hothead, overhead.