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hirable

American  
[hahyuhr-uh-buhl] / ˈhaɪər ə bəl /
Or hireable

adjective

  1. able to be hired; fit for hiring.


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Etymology

Origin of hirable

First recorded in 1860–65; hire + -able

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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 May 24, 2024

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 Jan. 7, 2023

To me, we’re just very lucky actors that we are still viable and hirable, and that there are still projects as complex and challenging as this that really are about age.

From New York Times Jun. 16, 2022

Most importantly, your brand acts as a differentiator and sets you apart as a subject matter expert or thought leader, which are desirable and hirable qualities.

From US News May 9, 2016

People who currently have to work without pay to become hirable would instead seek out entirely different fields or else obtain more schooling.

From Slate Dec. 4, 2013

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