Definition
n. a person whose job is to find new people to join a company or organization. They look for candidates who have the right skills for a specific role.
n. a person responsible for identifying, screening, and hiring candidates for employment or membership. Often acts as an intermediary between a hiring organization and potential employees.
Examples
“The recruiter called me to schedule an interview.”
“After reviewing hundreds of resumes, the recruiter narrowed the list down to five qualified candidates for the final round.”
“Specialized technical recruiters often possess deep industry knowledge, allowing them to identify niche talent that general human resources departments might overlook during the initial screening process.”
Examples
simple
“The recruiter called me to schedule an interview.”
contextual
“After reviewing hundreds of resumes, the recruiter narrowed the list down to five qualified candidates for the final round.”
complex
“Specialized technical recruiters often possess deep industry knowledge, allowing them to identify niche talent that general human resources departments might overlook during the initial screening process.”
Usage
Commonly followed by 'for' when specifying the organization or 'to' when specifying the action of hiring.
Real-World Examples
“This is common advice from graduate recruiters, but experts say it can apply to Neets as well, depending on what sector of the economy they are joining.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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