Head Hunter

Pronunciation: /hɛd ˈhʌntər/

Definitions of head hunter

noun a person who identifies and recruits talented individuals for employment opportunities

Example Sentences

A1 A head hunter is someone who helps companies find the right employees.

A2 The head hunter contacted me about a job opportunity at a big company.

B1 As a head hunter, she specializes in recruiting top talent for tech companies.

B2 The head hunter's job is to identify and approach potential candidates for executive positions.

C1 The head hunter has a reputation for successfully placing high-level executives in Fortune 500 companies.

C2 After years of experience in the industry, the head hunter has built a vast network of top professionals.

Examples of head hunter in a Sentence

formal The head hunter was tasked with finding highly qualified candidates for the executive position.

informal I heard that the head hunter is looking for new recruits for the company.

slang The head hunter is on the prowl for top talent to poach from other companies.

figurative As a head hunter of opportunities, she scours the market for the best deals.

Grammatical Forms of head hunter

• plural: head hunters
• comparative: more head hunter
• superlative: most head hunter
• present tense: head hunts
• future tense: will head hunt
• perfect tense: has head hunted
• continuous tense: is head hunting
• singular: head hunter
• positive degree: head hunter
• infinitive: to head hunt
• gerund: head hunting
• participle: head hunted

Origin and Evolution of head hunter

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'head hunter' originated from the practice of tribes or societies collecting the heads of their enemies as trophies or for ritual purposes.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'head hunter' has evolved to also refer to recruiters or individuals who seek out and recruit talented individuals for employment opportunities.