Headhunting: meaning, definitions and examples

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headhunting

 

[ หˆhษ›dหŒhสŒntษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

recruitment process

Headhunting is the process of actively seeking out candidates for employment, often for senior or highly specialized roles. This method involves proactively identifying and approaching potential candidates, rather than relying on job postings and applications. Headhunters typically work for recruitment agencies or as independent consultants and use their networks to find suitable candidates. The process often includes an assessment of the candidate's skills, experience, and suitability for the position.

Synonyms

recruiting, scouting, searching, talent acquisition.

Examples of usage

  • The company hired a headhunting firm to find a new CTO.
  • Headhunting has become popular among tech firms looking for top talent.
  • Many executives are approached by headhunters during their careers.
  • The headhunting process can be lengthy and requires careful selection.

Translations

Translations of the word "headhunting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น recrutamento especializado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‡เคกเคนเค‚เคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Headhunting

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ headhunting

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะตะดั…ะฐะฝั‚ะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ headhunting

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ˜ใƒƒใƒ‰ใƒใƒณใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chasse de tรชte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ headhunting

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท headhunting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ค๋“œํ—ŒํŒ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุธูŠู ุงู„ูƒูุงุกุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ headhunting

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ headhunting

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ŒŽๅคด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ headhunting

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ headhunting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะตะดั…ะฐะฝั‚ะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ”แƒ“แƒฐแƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ headhunting

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ headhunting

Etymology

The term 'headhunting' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, derived from the literal act of hunting for human heads in various tribal practices. However, in the employment context, it started to take shape around the 1970s as the corporate world began to recognize the value of acquiring specialized talent. With companies competing in rapidly evolving markets, traditional hiring methods proved inadequate for attracting top-tier candidates. As a result, businesses turned to executive search firms, which became known as 'headhunters,' to find and recruit high-level professionals. Over the years, the term has evolved to encompass not only the search for high-level executives but also for other skilled positions. Headhunting has since become a crucial aspect of human resource management, reflecting a shift towards a more proactive approach in talent acquisition.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,744, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.