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Recent Examples of headhunt
Corporates and industries headhunt good engineers and not many see a career path in global health.
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Madhukar Pai, Forbes, 22 May 2022
More than that, the right perks can get employees to stay with a company while other businesses headhunt them.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 May 2021
Nonetheless, some with deep expertise in specific industries or corporate functions have thrived, says Nancy Garrison Jenn, who helps multinationals headhunt the right headhunters.
—The Economist, 6 Feb. 2020
There have been headhunting expeditions against Bret Stephens, Bari Weiss, and Sarah Jeong, among others, and the Times mostly has held firm.
—Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 27 Aug. 2019
Pay for the highest ranks could top $3 million this year, a few hundred thousand dollars more than a year ago, according to a survey by headhunting firm Options Group.
—Gunjan Banerji, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2018
Following early success at EMI Classics, Foster was headhunted by Richard Branson to be the founding managing director of Virgin Classics, before going on to lead BMG Classics UK.
—Regina Cho, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2018
Intelligence service offers ’exciting career change’ Facebook page has wider reach than website, Mossad says
Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency is turning to Facebook for headhunting help.
—Alisa Odenheimer, Bloomberg.com, 21 Dec. 2017
At the same meeting, a veteran teacher my school can’t bear to lose admitted he was being headhunted by a better-paying district close to his girlfriend’s house in Silicon Valley.
—Andrew Simmons, The Atlantic, 28 June 2017
Madhukar Pai, Forbes, 22 May 2022
More than that, the right perks can get employees to stay with a company while other businesses headhunt them.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 May 2021
Nonetheless, some with deep expertise in specific industries or corporate functions have thrived, says Nancy Garrison Jenn, who helps multinationals headhunt the right headhunters.
—The Economist, 6 Feb. 2020
There have been headhunting expeditions against Bret Stephens, Bari Weiss, and Sarah Jeong, among others, and the Times mostly has held firm.
—Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 27 Aug. 2019
Pay for the highest ranks could top $3 million this year, a few hundred thousand dollars more than a year ago, according to a survey by headhunting firm Options Group.
—Gunjan Banerji, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2018
Following early success at EMI Classics, Foster was headhunted by Richard Branson to be the founding managing director of Virgin Classics, before going on to lead BMG Classics UK.
—Regina Cho, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2018
Intelligence service offers ’exciting career change’ Facebook page has wider reach than website, Mossad says
Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency is turning to Facebook for headhunting help.
—Alisa Odenheimer, Bloomberg.com, 21 Dec. 2017
At the same meeting, a veteran teacher my school can’t bear to lose admitted he was being headhunted by a better-paying district close to his girlfriend’s house in Silicon Valley.
—Andrew Simmons, The Atlantic, 28 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headhunt
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Plus, the lenses are scratch-resistant and anti-glare, a must when scouting sunny streets or beaches. Love a great deal?—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
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Even with that new path looming, though, his father, Ignacio, persuaded him to attend one last tryout in the Dominican capital of Santo Domingo that would be scouted by all 30 MLB teams.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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There are resources available to Lucy, from employment and housing assistance programs to job placement services to free or low-cost mental health counseling.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2025
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Or would job applicants utilize this method for their cover letters?—
J. Jasser,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
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Jin was the first to enlist in December 2022 and the first to be discharged last June.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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Collaborative decks, like the Slow Holler tarot, enlist dozens of artists from varied regional and marginalized identities to put their own spin on iconic images.—
John Last,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 June 2025
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Inspired by a guest speaker visiting their club, Nobel Peace Prize nominee Jolly Okot, Fletcher partnered with grant writer and International Services Chair Bob Blumberg to support WEND Africa, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women and girls in post-conflict Northern Uganda.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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The company partnered with analytics firm GlobalData to examine nearly 3 million job postings over two years across industries such as architecture, engineering and entertainment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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Topline The Trump administration sued the city of Los Angeles on Monday, claiming its policy limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts promotes attacks on law enforcement, the latest legal battle centered around the L.A. protests against federal deportation raids.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Target has tapped the promotional strategy frequently in recent years, cutting or maintaining prices on important seasonal categories such as toys or Thanksgiving meal supplies, while also promoting lists of related items as falling under a certain amount.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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When vetting platforms, look for those that can deploy and upgrade AI models via over-the-air (OTA) updates, monitor device performance and ensure the security of edge deployments.—
Javed Khan,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Improvements on the way: Mesa Gateway Airport is upgrading in 2025.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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Colorado College under Kris Mayotte has smartly recruited mid-round picks who were top players for their CHL teams, but are maybe not marquee names.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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And Musk ‒ despised by many on the left and now seemingly a Trump foe ‒ would need to recruit candidates to a party that lacks a clear agenda.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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“Headhunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headhunt. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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