recruiter

[ ri-kroo-ter ]

noun

1. someone who engages in finding, attracting, or enlisting employees, new members, students, athletes, etc.:

   For all his failings as a head football coach, his predecessor had been an excellent recruiter, and many of his players were potential stars.

   If you are underage, a military recruiter will require your parents' permission before you can enlist.

Word History and Origins

Origin of recruiter¹

recruit ( def ) + -er ¹( def )

Example Sentences

He recalls feeling suspicious of the recruiter, who wanted him to film an audition tape to send to Pledis Entertainment, Seventeen’s label.

From Los Angeles Times

The BBC's investigation found a sophisticated operation involving a middleman, Mr Jacobson, and a network of recruiters tasked with finding men for these events.

From BBC

“Growing up I didn’t even know who my congressman was, and now everywhere you went there were signs about political forums and recruiters trying to get you to register to vote or walk precincts.”

From Los Angeles Times

Several told the BBC the middleman or other recruiters raised the possibility of modelling opportunities with A&F.

From BBC

He would pretend to be a Victoria's Secret recruiter to lure young models.

From Salon

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