Term: headhunter
headhunter (noun) /ˈhedˌhʌn.tər/
Similar to: executive recruiter; talent scout; recruitment consultant
Definition: a person or agency that seeks out highly qualified candidates for senior-level or specialized jobs, often approaching people who are not actively looking for a new position.
Translation: galvu mednieks, personāla atlases speciālists
Examples: “A headhunter contacted him on LinkedIn to offer him a CEO position at a competing firm.”
“The company hired a headhunter to find a new creative director with specific industry experience.”
“She was ‘headhunted‘ away from her current role by a tech giant offering a better salary.”
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
headhunter (noun)1.
one that engages in head-hunting
2.
a recruiter of personnel especially at the executive level
3.
an athlete who intentionally seeks to harm an opponent