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I almost used the more PC term, 'executive recruiting'. But many/most people I know refer to them as 'headhunters'. At least some in the industry object to this
by gnicholas 4y ago
I almost used the more PC term, 'executive recruiting'. But many/most people I know refer to them as 'headhunters'. At least some in the industry object to this term, but it is still widely used by people at large.
- asah 4y agoCorrect. It's not even a pejorative, it's so standard. At least I'm not a "heavy user" at a fast food chain (also real).
- dredmorbius 4y agoVerified: "Cash Cows: Burger Joints Call Them 'Heavy Users' -- but Not to Their Faces" By Jennifer Ordonez Staff Reporter of The Wall Street Journal Jan. 12, 2000 12:20 am ET https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB947636708123070129 https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB947636708123070129
- david38 4y agoWhen I was young, I thought headhunter was the coolest job title ever. Now my wife is a recruiter, and I think of her as a headhunter. My mental picture of her day is a lot more violent than reality.