C1nounworkbusiness
US/ˈhed.hʌn.tər/
UK/ˈhed.hʌn.tə/
a person or company paid to find skilled workers and persuade them to take jobs elsewhere
In context
A headhunter called me last week about a senior role at a bank.
The firm hired a headhunter to find a new finance director.
Many headhunters contact people through professional networking sites.
Words that go with headhunter
verb + noun
- hire a headhunterWe had to hire a headhunter to fill the post.
- contact a headhunterShe decided to contact a headhunter about her career options.
- use a headhunterSmaller firms rarely use a headhunter to fill junior roles.
adjective + noun
- executive headhunterAn executive headhunter found him the job.
verb + preposition
- approached by a headhunterHe was approached by a headhunter at a conference.
noun + preposition
- a call from a headhunterI got a call from a headhunter this morning.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She was headhunter by a big company.Correct: She was headhunted by a big company.