headhunting

/ˈhɛdˌhʌntɪŋ/
noun
  1. The practice or business of actively recruiting people for jobs, especially senior or specialized positions.
    • She works in headhunting for a large international firm.
    • The rise of online job boards has changed the landscape of headhunting.
    • Headhunting is a competitive industry that focuses on finding top talent.
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  1. Relating to or involved in the recruitment of people for jobs, especially senior or specialized positions.
    • He attended a headhunting conference to network with recruiters.
    • The company's headhunting efforts resulted in several new hires.
    • The headhunting agency specializes in placing finance executives.
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