headhunter

/ˈhɛdhʌntər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or company that recruits personnel for another company, often specializing in senior or executive positions.

“The headhunter was instrumental in finding the CEO a new CFO.”

2. verb

To actively seek out and recruit personnel for another company, often using aggressive or cunning tactics.

“The company headhunted several top talent from rival firms.”

Synonyms

  • placement agency
  • recruiter

Antonyms

  • employee
  • job seeker