Synonyms for

Recruiter

Verb / rɪˈkru:tɜ: / Another word for recruiter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person whose job is to convince people to join an organization or join the military.

Synonyms & similar words

headhunter sourcer

Synonyms by register

Formal

headhunter talent acquisition specialist personnel officer employment agent

Informal

hiring manager talent scout picker head hunter

Antonyms

applicant candidate job seeker employee worker appointee

Common collocations

  • recruiter and candidate
  • recruiter calls
  • recruiter finds
  • recruiter interviews
  • recruiter hires
  • recruiter searches
  • recruiter places

Word family

noun recruiter
verb recruit
adjective recruiting

Usage note

A 'recruiter' is someone who finds and hires new people for a company. It is often used in a professional or business context.

Example sentences

  1. The recruiter talked to me about joining the company.
  2. The recruiter convinced me to join the military.
  3. The recruiter found the perfect candidate for the job.
  4. The recruiter helped me find a job.
  5. The recruiter was very persuasive.

Quotes

  • "A recruiter should be a good listener and a good communicator." - Bob McDonnell
  • "I still get nervous when I go to auditions. I mean, I don't do a lot of them, but I still get nervous." - Michael K. Williams
  • "I had no idea that being your authentic self could make me as rich as I've become. If I had, I'd have done it a lot earlier." - Oprah Winfrey

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