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recruiter

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹɪˈkɹutɝ// UK //ɹɪkɹˈuːtɐ// re·cruiter

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.


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.

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