hiring committee

noun

UK /ˈhaɪə.rɪŋ kəˈmɪt.i/

US /ˈhaɪr.ɪŋ kəˈmɪt̬.i/

A group of people who work together to choose who will get a new job.

The hiring committee met on Monday to decide which candidate to choose.

SYNONYMS

selection panel search committee appointment board recruitment team interview panel

RELATED WORDS

job interview candidate recruiter employment shortlist

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A formal group in a company that reviews applications and recommends people for open positions.

The hiring committee forwarded three names to the manager for final approval.

3. A team of teachers and staff who help pick new employees for a school.

The school's hiring committee interviewed five teachers for the open position.

4. A small group chosen to make fair and careful decisions about who to employ.

Every member of the hiring committee must keep the interviews private.