Synonyms for

Recruiting

Verb / rʌˈkru:tɪŋ / / rɪˈkru:tɪŋ / / ri:ˈkru:tɪŋ / Another word for recruiting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The process of finding and hiring new employees to work for a company or organization.

Synonyms & similar words

recruit raise levy inscribe enrol enroll enter hiring enlisting employing staffing soliciting seeking headhunting interviewing selecting engaging contracting appointing onboarding scouting

Synonyms by register

Formal

enlistment mobilization recruitment hiring

Informal

hiring staffing picking snagging

Literary

gathering mustering marshalling

Antonyms

discharging releasing dismissing demobilizing letting go rejecting

Common collocations

  • recruiting efforts
  • recruiting process
  • recruiting talent
  • recruiting drive
  • recruiting manager
  • recruiting team
  • recruiting strategy

Word family

noun recruitment
verb recruit
adjective recruiting

Usage note

Recruiting refers to the process of finding and hiring new employees. It is often used in a business or military context.

Example sentences

  1. The sports team is recruiting new players for the upcoming season.
  2. The company is recruiting candidates with relevant experience for the job position.
  3. The military is recruiting new soldiers.
  4. The university is recruiting students for their graduate program.
  5. The organization is recruiting volunteers for their upcoming event.

Quotes

  • Recruiting is a process, not an event.
  • The first step in recruiting is attraction.
  • Good recruiting is about finding the best people, not the best available people.

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