Recruitment

/rɪˈkruːtmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action or process of recruiting new members, employees, or participants.

The recruitment of new staff will take place next month.

The period during which new members are recruited.

During the recruitment phase, the company will hold several job fairs.

An organized effort to attract and select candidates for a job or position.

Her team is responsible for overseeing the recruitment process for all open positions.

Derived from the Latin 'recreare' meaning to create again.

campus recruitment

The process of hiring students from universities.

recruitment drive

A concerted effort to recruit employees in large numbers.

recruitment agency

A company that helps other companies to find suitable candidates.

recruit

To enroll or enlist new members.

recruiter

A person who is responsible for finding and hiring candidates.

talent acquisition

The process of attracting and selecting skilled personnel.

headhunting

The CTO was headhunted for a better position at a rival company.

talent scouting

The new coach is known for his talent scouting abilities.