recruitment agency
nounUK /rɪˈkruːtmənt ˈeɪdʒənsi/
US /rɪˈkruːtmənt ˈeɪdʒənsi/
A company that helps people find jobs and helps bosses find workers.
She found her new job through a recruitment agency.
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2. A business that matches temporary workers with companies that need short-term help.
The recruitment agency sent a temp to cover the reception desk.
3. A firm that finds top managers for big companies.
The board hired a recruitment agency to find a new CEO.
4. An office where people sign up to be considered for open positions.
He registered with a recruitment agency after finishing school.