Past tense of headhunt; to have been actively recruited or sought out for a job position.
Past participle of 'headhunt,' formed by adding the '-ed' suffix. This usage became common in business English during the late 20th century.
When someone gets headhunted, they're essentially being told 'we want you specifically'—it's the opposite of applying where you're one of hundreds competing for a job.
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