Synonyms for

Recruitment

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

Definition

The process of finding and hiring new employees.

Synonyms & similar words

enlisting hiring staffing employment enrollment enlistment engagement selection appointment intake onboarding acquisition headhunting

Synonyms by register

Formal

enlistment hiring staffing enrollment

Informal

hiring people getting staff picking people

Literary

gathering mobilization

Antonyms

dismissal release discharge termination firing layoff

Common collocations

  • recruitment process
  • recruitment drive
  • talent recruitment
  • employee recruitment
  • recruitment agency
  • recruitment strategy
  • recruitment team

Word family

noun recruitment
verb recruit
adjective recruitable
adverb recruitedly

Usage note

Recruitment refers to the process of finding and hiring new employees. It is commonly used in business and organizational contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The company's recruitment process was very thorough.
  2. They relied on employee referrals for recruitment.
  3. The HR department handles all recruitment activities.
  4. Recruitment agencies help match job seekers with employers.
  5. The recruitment fair attracted many job seekers.

Quotes

  • Recruitment is the foundation of an organization. - Shiv Nadar
  • Recruitment is an art, not a science. - Sidharth S. Oberoi
  • Recruitment is a science, but it's not rocket science. - Richard Fairbank

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