Definition

A person whose job is to find and hire new employees for a company or organization.

Example

The recruiter contacted me about a job opportunity at a tech company.

Conversation

I heard you met with a recruiter last week.

Yeah, it was really informative and helpful.

What did the recruiter suggest for your job search?

She recommended a few companies that are hiring right now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Recruiter → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "crescere" (meaning to grow). The word "recruiter" refers to someone who helps to grow or increase a group, particularly in the context of hiring new employees.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who helps to 'grow' a team 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'crescere' means to grow.

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