Recruiter: meaning, definitions and examples

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recruiter

 

[ rɪˈkruːtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

job search

A person whose job is to enlist or enlist people for a particular cause, organization, or job

Synonyms

headhunter, hiring manager, talent acquisition specialist

Examples of usage

  • The recruiter was impressed with her resume
  • The recruiter conducted interviews with potential candidates

Translations

Translations of the word "recruiter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recrutador

🇮🇳 भर्ती करने वाला

🇩🇪 Rekrutierer

🇮🇩 perekrut

🇺🇦 рекрутер

🇵🇱 rekruter

🇯🇵 リクルーター

🇫🇷 recruteur

🇪🇸 reclutador

🇹🇷 işe alım uzmanı

🇰🇷 채용 담당자

🇸🇦 مجنّد

🇨🇿 náborář

🇸🇰 náborár

🇨🇳 招聘人员

🇸🇮 rekruter

🇮🇸 ráðningaraðili

🇰🇿 рекрутер

🇬🇪 რეკრუტერი

🇦🇿 işəgötürən

🇲🇽 reclutador

Etymology

The word 'recruiter' originated from the Latin word 'recruitare', which means 'to enlist'. The concept of recruiting has been around for centuries, with armies and organizations recruiting individuals to join their ranks. In the modern context, recruiters play a vital role in the job market by connecting employers with potential candidates.

See also: recruiting, recruitment, recruits.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,944, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.