What does headhunter mean?
A person who recruits and selects candidates for a job, especially one who is employed by a company to find suitable candidates for a vacancy. A person who actively seeks out and pursues a goal or opportunity, especially in a competitive or aggressive manner.
Example
"The company hired a headhunter to find a new CEO."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.