Headhunter
Glossary
A headhunter is a recruiter who actively hunts for candidates rather than waiting for applications, typically for senior, specialized, or hard-to-fill roles. The term is often used interchangeably with "executive recruiter" or "sourcer."
To get found by one, the fundamentals are the same as for any recruiter: a clear, current, searchable profile. Learn how to get discovered by recruiters and what to put in your candidate profile.
Related: Candidate sourcing, Passive candidate, Talent pool