Other Word Forms
- hirability noun
- unhirable adjective
- unhireable adjective
Etymology
Origin of hirable
Example Sentences
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The funeral home industry was generally on board with the changes, though some were concerned that strict requirements for funeral home directors were unnecessary and would make it difficult to find hirable applicants.
From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024
Others warn the raspy tone makes prospective employees less hirable.
From Washington Post • Mar. 2, 2023
Most importantly, your brand acts as a differentiator and sets you apart as a subject matter expert or thought leader, which are desirable and hirable qualities.
From US News • May 9, 2016
She is eminently hirable in other fields: As the show begins, she has just secured a prestigious law firm internship.
From Slate • Apr. 11, 2016
But they were also thought to be less socially attractive and hirable, in a series of experiments in which study participants interviewed people to be their partner in a competitive game.
From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2015
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