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headhunter

/ˈhɛd.hʌntər/ noun · British & US
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What does headhunter mean?

noun

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."

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