[noncount] : the activity of finding people who are suited for a particular job — often used before another noun ▪ They retained a head-hunting firm to fill the position of chief executive officer.
— head·hunt·er/ˈhɛdˌhʌntɚ/noun, pluralhead·hunt·ers [count] ▪ Corporations often use headhunters to find candidates for executive positions.