hirable

American  

[hahyuhr-uh-buhl] / ˈhaɪər ə bəl /

Or hireable

adjective

1. able to be hired; fit for hiring.

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Other Word Forms

• hirability noun
• unhirable adjective
• unhireable adjective

Etymology

Origin of hirable

First recorded in 1860–65; hire + -able

Example Sentences

“You always hear that with a liberal arts degree from a good school you can do many things, you are very hirable,” she said, adding that she was still hopeful he would find a job soon.

From The Wall Street Journal

The funeral home industry was generally on board with the changes, though some were concerned that strict requirements for funeral home directors were unnecessary and would make it difficult to find hirable applicants.

From Seattle Times

“It is my belief that Edwards is hirable.”

From Los Angeles Times

Others warn the raspy tone makes prospective employees less hirable.

From Washington Post

For 36-year-old Amber Adamson, the strategy is to beef up her coding skills to make her more hirable in tech.

From Washington Post