headhunter
[/ˈhedˌhʌntər/]
nounpl: headhunters
recrutador de executivos
1. A person or company that recruits employees for positions, especially senior or specialized roles, on behalf of client companies
The headhunter contacted me about an executive position at a Fortune 500 company.
O recrutador de executivos me contactou sobre uma posição executiva em uma empresa Fortune 500.
2. Historically, a member of a tribal group that practices the ritual of taking and preserving the heads of enemies
The anthropologist studied the headhunter practices of ancient tribes in Papua New Guinea.
O antropólogo estudou as práticas de caçadores de cabeças de tribos antigas na Papua Nova Guiné.
3. A person who aggressively pursues or seeks out talented individuals for recruitment
Tech companies employ headhunters to find the best software engineers in the industry.
Empresas de tecnologia contratam recrutadores para encontrar os melhores engenheiros de software da indústria.
In Brazilian business culture, particularly in São Paulo's financial and tech hubs, the term 'headhunter' is commonly used in English even in Portuguese conversations. The practice of executive recruitment is highly valued in large corporations. The historical anthropological meaning is less commonly referenced in contemporary usage and may be considered outdated or sensitive in academic contexts.
NYC Slang
talent grabber, body snatcher (jocular)
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