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recruiters

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹɪˈkɹutɝz// UK //ɹɪkɹˈuːtəz// re·cruiters

n. people or companies whose job is to find the right person for a specific job. They look at your CV and decide if you should have an interview.

n. individuals or agencies responsible for identifying, screening, and hiring candidates for employment. Often acts as an intermediary between a job seeker and a hiring manager.


SIMPLE

The recruiters are looking for someone with five years of experience.

CONTEXTUAL

Many tech recruiters use social media platforms to find software engineers who are not actively looking for work.

COMPLEX

While internal recruiters focus on filling roles within their own company, external agencies often handle high-volume hiring for multiple clients across various industries.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural to refer to the profession or a specific department.

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