recruiter

[ri-kroo-ter]

noun

1. someone who engages in finding, attracting, or enlisting employees, new members, students, athletes, etc..

   For all his failings as a head football coach, his predecessor had been an excellent recruiter, and many of his players were potential stars.

   If you are underage, a military recruiter will require your parents' permission before you can enlist.

Word History and Origins

Origin of recruiter¹

recruit ( def. ) + -er ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Giavanna Vega, a former entry-level recruiter and internship program director at Automation Anywhere, which streamlines business processes, described the hiring environment as at a standstill.

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When college recruiters see these freshmen on film and imagine how big and strong they might become in the coming years, they’ll be impressed.

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He’s been job hunting since a contract position ended in May, and is working with a recruiter who put him up for several openings.

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The Times could not reach the alleged recruiter for comment.

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Samuel has been pushing her to reach 500 to raise her visibility with recruiters.

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