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headhunting

/ˈhɛd.hʌntɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does headhunting mean?

noun

The practice of seeking out and recruiting skilled or experienced individuals from other companies to fill key positions within one's own company. This is often done by executive search firms or in-house recruitment teams.

Example

"The company hired a headhunter to find a new CEO with a proven track record of success."

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