# recruiter

/ɹɪˈkɹutɝ/ (US) · /ɹɪkɹˈuːtɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/recruiter
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Commonly followed by 'for' when specifying the organization or 'to' when specifying the action of hiring.

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