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recruitment

B2
noun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /rɪkrˈuːtmənt/

US

  • /rəˈkrutmənt/
  • /riˈkrutmənt/
  • /rɪˈkrutmənt/

Description

Recruitment is not just about filling job openings; it is the process of finding and attracting people to join an organization, whether that is a company, a sports team, or a volunteer group. Think of a scout bee returning to its hive and leading others to a good patch of flowers; that is a kind of recruitment in the natural world. A skilled recruiter does not just post ads. They also build relationships and show why their team or workplace is worth joining.

Beyond business, recruitment can also mean bringing people into the military, a cause, or a charity. In the past, officials might travel from village to village asking for new soldiers. Today, you might hear about recruitment drives to find volunteers, members, or new staff. In every case, the idea is the same: reaching out, finding the right people, and bringing them in.

Examples

  1. 1

    Hiring process

    The company is improving its recruitment process after a difficult year.

  2. 2

    Campaign

    They launched a recruitment campaign before opening the new branch.

  3. 3

    Teacher hiring

    Small schools often struggle with teacher recruitment.

  4. 4

    Student recruitment

    The university has increased recruitment of international students this year.

  5. 5

    Recruitment jobs

    She has worked in recruitment since leaving college.

    • Phrase

      work in recruitment

      work in hiring people for jobs

  6. 6

    Hiring freeze

    The board approved a recruitment freeze until costs were under control.

    • Phrase

      a recruitment freeze

      a period when no new staff are hired

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • recruitmentnoun

Forms

  • recruitmentspluralnoun