Careers and pay
Recruiter
Someone whose job is finding and screening candidates for roles, either in-house at the hiring company or at an agency paid a fee when they fill a role.
You'll hear it as
The recruiter will set up the first interview.
Why it matters to you.
Agency recruiters are paid by the employer, often a percentage of your first-year salary, so they want you hired, though not necessarily at the highest salary.
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