What does headhunting mean?
The practice of seeking out and recruiting skilled or experienced individuals from other companies to fill key positions within one's own company. This is often done by executive search firms or in-house recruitment teams.
Example
"The company hired a headhunter to find a new CEO with a proven track record of success."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.