employment agency

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noun

an agency that helps find jobs for persons seeking employment or assists employers in finding persons to fill positions that are open.

Origin of employment agency

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Also called employment bureau.

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Related Words for employment agency

recruiter

Examples from the Web for employment agency

Historical Examples of employment agency

In this employment-agency business a radical reform is needed.
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 3, September 1864
Various
The employment-agency is the housekeeper's recruiting station.
Guide to Hotel Housekeeping
Mary E. Palmer

British Dictionary definitions for employment agency

employment agency

noun

a private firm whose business is placing people in jobs

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