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Recruit

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational technology company specializing in human resources solutions, including job matching platforms, staffing services, and business software. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Tokyo's Chiyoda ward, it operates through three main segments—HR Technology, Media & Solutions, and Staffing—serving over 60 countries with a focus on digitizing recruitment and workforce management.^[1]^[2] The company's HR Technology arm includes prominent subsidiaries such as Indeed, acquired in 2012, and Glassdoor, purchased for $1.2 billion in 2018, which together facilitate billions of job searches annually and provide employer insights.^[3]^[4] Recruit Holdings achieved revenues of 3.55 trillion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2025, ranking #546 on the Forbes Global 2000 list, reflecting its evolution from a domestic job magazine publisher to a global leader in employment tech amid heavy investments in AI and automation.^[5] However, it has been marked by controversies, notably the 1988 Recruit scandal involving undisclosed share allocations to politicians that forced the resignation of Japan's prime minister and cabinet, as well as recent 2025 layoffs of about 1,300 employees across Indeed and Glassdoor to reallocate resources toward AI development.^[6]^[7]

Etymology and Core Definitions

Linguistic Origins

The English word "recruit" entered the language in the mid-17th century as a noun denoting a newly enlisted soldier or a fresh supply of troops, borrowed directly from French "recrue," which carried the sense of "new growth" or "reinforcement."^[8] This French noun derived from the verb "recroître," meaning "to grow again" or "to increase anew," reflecting an agricultural or biological connotation of renewal before its military adaptation.^[9] The French "recroître" traces its roots to Latin "recrēscere," a compound verb formed from the prefix "re-" (indicating repetition or intensity, "again" or "back") and "crēscere" (to grow, arise, or increase), as evidenced in classical Latin texts where it described regrowth in plants or recovery of strength.^[9] Latin "crēscere" itself belongs to the Proto-Indo-European root "*ḱer-," denoting growth or enlargement, shared with cognates like English "crease" and "create," underscoring a fundamental linguistic emphasis on organic expansion rather than mere collection.^[8] The verb form of "recruit" in English emerged shortly after, by the 1650s, extending the metaphor of replenishing numbers akin to regenerating a depleted resource.^[9] Early attestations in English literature, such as in George Sandys's 1626 translation of Ovid's works, illustrate the term's initial adoption in contexts of military replenishment, evolving from its literal "growth" etymon to symbolize human augmentation in organized forces.^[10] This semantic shift aligns with historical patterns in Romance languages, where Latin agricultural terms often metaphorically applied to societal or institutional renewal, though "recruit" retained a pragmatic, non-idealized tone focused on practical reinforcement.^[11]

Primary Noun and Verb Meanings

As a noun, "recruit" primarily denotes a newly enlisted person in the armed forces, referring to an individual freshly incorporated into military service prior to full training or integration.^[8] ^[12] This usage emerged in the early 17th century, tied to the replenishment of troops through enlistment, emphasizing the raw, unseasoned status of the entrant.^[10] In broader organizational contexts, the term extends to any novice member joining a group, such as a company or team, but retains its core connotation of initial acquisition and reinforcement.^[13] ^[14] As a verb, "recruit" fundamentally means to enlist or engage individuals for military service, involving the active solicitation and incorporation of personnel to bolster forces.^[8] ^[12] This action historically encompassed raising armies by persuasion or levy, as seen in 17th-century European practices where recruiters sought volunteers or impressed civilians to sustain wartime manpower.^[15] ^[14] Contemporarily, the verb applies more widely to procuring members for non-military entities, such as hiring employees or attracting athletes, yet the primary sense remains rooted in augmentation through selective intake rather than internal growth.^[13] In physiological or systemic uses, it can describe replenishing resources, like recruiting strength after fatigue, but this is derivative from the enlistment paradigm.^[8]

Military Applications

The Military Recruit

A military recruit is an individual who has recently enlisted in or been conscripted into an armed force and is in the initial phase of service, prior to completing basic training and assuming full operational duties. This status marks the transition from civilian to service member, involving orientation to military discipline, hierarchy, and basic skills.^[16]^[17] In voluntary enlistment systems, such as those predominant in the United States, recruits typically enter service through recruiters who assess eligibility based on age, education, citizenship, physical fitness, and moral character. For the U.S. Army, enlistees must generally be between 17 and 34 years old, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with 94.2% of regular Army recruits meeting the diploma standard as of recent data. Medical and aptitude evaluations, including the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, further determine suitability, emphasizing traits like mental resilience and motivation to serve.^[18]^[19] Globally, requirements vary by nation and whether service is voluntary or mandatory; for instance, the CIA World Factbook notes enlistment ages starting at 16-18 in many countries, with obligations ranging from 6 months to several years, often targeting males but increasingly including females in select forces. Conscript recruits, as in nations like South Korea or Israel, face similar initial vetting but under compulsion, contrasting with volunteers who self-select for service.^[20] During this period, a recruit's primary role centers on acclimation through basic training, which instills physical conditioning, weapons handling, and unit cohesion via structured phases—such as the U.S. Army's 10-week Basic Combat Training program—while prohibiting personal liberties like phone use or leave to foster dependence on the chain of command. Failure to adapt can result in discharge, with success yielding progression to specialized roles. Recruits bear immediate responsibilities for uniform maintenance, drill participation, and compliance with orders, laying the groundwork for operational readiness.^[21]^[22]

Training and Integration

Military recruits undergo initial training, often termed basic training or boot camp, designed to transform civilians into disciplined service members capable of performing core military functions, including physical conditioning, weapons handling, and adherence to chain of command. This phase emphasizes breaking down individual habits and fostering unit cohesion through rigorous drills, fitness regimens, and simulated combat scenarios. In the United States Army, Basic Combat Training (BCT) spans 10 weeks following a reception period, divided into phases that progressively build skills: the initial phase focuses on fundamentals like marksmanship and physical training, followed by tactical maneuvers and leadership exercises.^[21] Similarly, U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training lasts approximately 8.5 weeks, incorporating physical fitness assessments, drill instruction, and professional development briefings from week one onward.^[23]^[24] Following basic training, recruits enter advanced or specialized training tailored to their military occupational specialty (MOS), such as infantry tactics or technical skills, which can extend from weeks to months depending on the role. For Army recruits, this Advanced Individual Training (AIT) follows BCT and equips soldiers with job-specific competencies before assignment.^[21] U.S. Navy recruit training at the Recruit Training Command includes phased instruction over eight weeks, covering seamanship, damage control, and prevention programs like sexual assault response by week three.^[25] These programs prioritize empirical outcomes, with physical standards validated through assessments like the Army Combat Fitness Test integrated into BCT to ensure recruits meet operational readiness thresholds.^[26] Integration into operational units occurs post-specialized training, where new service members are assigned to existing formations rather than kept as intact cohorts from training, allowing distribution based on personnel needs and promoting rapid absorption into veteran-led teams. This process involves unit orientation, mentorship by non-commissioned officers, and participation in collective tasks to cultivate cohesion, as raw recruits transition from structured training environments to real-world deployments.^[27] In Army practice, this continuation of cohesion-building in first units addresses the primary group dynamics essential for combat effectiveness, countering the isolation of initial training.^[28] Challenges in this phase include adapting to unit culture and maintaining discipline amid higher operational tempos, with empirical data from post-training evaluations guiding adjustments to enhance retention and performance.^[29]

Historical and Contemporary Practices

In ancient and medieval societies, military recruitment often relied on feudal obligations, tribal levies, and mercenary contracts rather than centralized systems. For instance, in early medieval Europe, armies were primarily drawn from noble households, personal followings of lords, hired mercenaries, and occasional conscripts from free populations, as systematic national drafts were absent. By the late 13th century in England, formal contracts increasingly defined terms for paid troops, marking a shift toward professionalization amid campaigns like those of Edward I.^[30]^[31] The modern era of mass conscription emerged during the French Revolution with the levée en masse of 1793, which mobilized over 1 million men through universal liability, establishing the citizen-army model that influenced subsequent European systems. Prussia formalized universal service between 1807 and 1813, requiring short-term training for all able-bodied males to create a reserve force, a blueprint adopted by other states during the Napoleonic Wars. In the United States, colonial militias evolved into federal drafts, with the first national conscription enacted in 1863 during the Civil War, drafting over 168,000 men despite widespread resistance including the New York Draft Riots. World Wars I and II saw peak reliance on conscription: the U.S. Selective Service Act of 1917 registered 24 million men, inducting 2.8 million, while World War II mobilized 10 million draftees from a pool of 50 million registrants.^[32]^[33] Post-1945, many nations transitioned from conscription to all-volunteer forces (AVF) to professionalize militaries and reduce social costs, with the U.S. ending the draft in 1973 after inducting 1.8 million for Vietnam, citing improved quality and motivation among volunteers. Today, approximately 60 countries maintain mandatory service, including Israel (universal for most citizens, 24-32 months), Switzerland (males, 18-21 weeks initial with reserves), and Russia (males 18-30, 12 months), often combining it with professional elements. In contrast, AVF nations like the U.S., UK, and Canada emphasize incentives such as signing bonuses (up to $50,000 in the U.S. Army as of 2023), education benefits via the GI Bill, and targeted advertising.^[34]^[35]^[36]^[37] Contemporary practices increasingly incorporate digital tools and data-driven targeting: U.S. forces use social media influencers and AI for prospecting, aiming to reach 17-24-year-olds via platforms like TikTok, while European armies experiment with gamified apps and virtual reality simulations to appeal to tech-savvy youth. Retention challenges persist, prompting reforms like streamlined processing (reducing U.S. Army timelines from 340 days in 2022 to under 200 by 2024) and foreign recruitment in 24 states, including France's Legion and the UK's specialist programs for non-citizens. These methods reflect adaptation to declining enlistment pools amid obesity rates (17% of U.S. youth ineligible) and competing civilian opportunities.^[38]^[39]^[40]

Challenges and Controversies

In recent years, the U.S. military has faced significant recruitment shortfalls, with the Army missing its fiscal year 2022 goal by 25% and fiscal year 2023 by approximately 15,000 troops, prompting concerns over readiness and force sustainability.^[41] These deficits were attributed to a shrinking pool of eligible youth, where only about 23% of Americans aged 17-24 meet basic physical, educational, and moral standards due to factors like obesity (affecting 27% of young adults), failing aptitude tests, and disqualifying criminal or drug histories.^[42]^[43] By fiscal year 2024, however, enlistments rebounded to 225,000 across services, exceeding prior years by over 25,000, with the Army achieving 85% of its goal early in 2025 amid pay raises and shifting public sentiment.^[44]^[45] A major controversy surrounds the lowering of entry standards to address shortfalls, including expanded waivers for low ASVAB scores, criminal records, and tattoos, as well as programs accepting recruits previously deemed ineligible for moral or physical reasons.^[46] Critics, including former commanders, argue this floods training pipelines with underprepared individuals, increasing attrition and operational risks, as evidenced by the Army's 25% loss of soldiers within their first two years of enlistment since 2022, compared to historical norms.^[47]^[48] Basic training attrition rates hover at 11-14% across branches, with over 10% failing to complete initial phases, straining resources and necessitating repeated recruitment cycles costing billions annually.^[49]^[50] Proponents of relaxed standards counter that they broaden access without compromising core competencies, though data shows elevated failure rates among waiver recipients.^[51] Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have sparked debate, with some analyses finding them ineffective or counterproductive to military ethos, correlating with recruitment dips in the 1970s and recent years through resource diversion—$86.5 million allocated in fiscal year 2023 alone—toward non-combat priorities.^[52]^[53] An Arizona State University study concluded DEI efforts undermine unit cohesion and merit-based selection, potentially exacerbating shortfalls by alienating traditional recruiting demographics like white males, whose enlistments declined amid cultural shifts.^[54]^[55] In January 2025, executive orders under President Trump eliminated DEI programs, citing risks to lethality, though opponents warn of reduced minority participation without evidence of causal harm from prior policies.^[56]^[57] Empirical reviews, such as those from RAND, emphasize eligibility and propensity declines over policy alone, urging focus on incentives like citizenship paths for immigrants to sustain numbers.^[58]

Civilian and Organizational Contexts

Corporate and Institutional Recruitment

Corporate recruitment refers to the systematic process by which businesses identify, attract, and hire employees to fill organizational needs, evolving from informal networks in the early 20th century to technology-driven systems today.^[59] During the Industrial Revolution in the late 1800s and early 1900s, hiring relied on word-of-mouth, newspaper advertisements, and personal referrals, with professional recruitment agencies emerging to match candidates to managerial roles based on internal promotions and limited external searches.^[60] By the mid-20th century, structured interviews and psychological testing gained prominence, but the shift to digital platforms accelerated post-2000, incorporating applicant tracking systems (ATS), online job boards, and social media sourcing.^[61] Key methods in contemporary corporate recruitment include posting vacancies on platforms like LinkedIn, leveraging data analytics for candidate matching, and conducting multi-stage assessments such as behavioral interviews and skills tests.^[62] In 2025, 49% of HR professionals reported streamlining application processes as an effective strategy, while upfront pay transparency aided in attracting applicants.^[62] Despite these advancements, 69% of organizations face difficulties filling full-time positions, attributed to talent shortages in specialized fields and prolonged hiring timelines averaging 36 to 44 days from requisition to offer acceptance.^[63] ^[64] The average cost per hire for non-executive roles stood at $1,200 in 2025, down 27% from prior years due to optimized internal processes, though executive placements can exceed $28,000 when including agency fees and assessments.^[65] ^[66] Institutional recruitment, encompassing universities, government agencies, and non-profits, emphasizes merit-based selection and long-term retention, often differing from corporate speed by prioritizing compliance with regulations and institutional missions. In higher education, faculty hiring typically involves search committees that develop detailed job descriptions, solicit applications via academic networks, and conduct campus visits, with efficiency improved by digital tools and clear timelines to compete for scarce talent.^[67] Government agencies, such as U.S. federal entities, historically faced recruitment lags after 1990s downsizing, which eroded campus outreach, leading to renewed focus on college partnerships and streamlined civil service processes to restore merit-driven hiring.^[68] ^[69] Recent reforms aim to broaden applicant pools through inclusive yet merit-focused strategies, including job boards and social media, while addressing delays in sectors like healthcare where time-to-fill averages 49 days.^[70] ^[71] Challenges in both domains include measuring quality of hire, which remains elusive despite metrics like retention rates, and adapting to hybrid work environments that demand virtual assessments.^[72] Corporate entities increasingly use AI for resume screening to reduce bias and time, though human oversight persists for final decisions, while institutions grapple with regulatory scrutiny over recruitment practices favoring geographic or demographic targeting.^[73] ^[74] Overall, effective recruitment hinges on aligning sourcing with business goals, as evidenced by data-driven approaches yielding measurable ROI in candidate fit and productivity.^[75]

Sports and Talent Acquisition

In sports, recruiting refers to the systematic process by which coaches, scouts, and organizations identify, evaluate, and secure promising athletes for teams or programs, often involving competitive bidding for talent among institutions. This practice is most formalized in collegiate athletics, where the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) defines recruiting as "any solicitation of prospective student-athletes or their parents by an institutional staff member or by a representative of athletics interests."^[76] The process emphasizes athletic performance metrics, such as speed, strength, and game footage, alongside academic eligibility, to build rosters capable of competing at high levels. In professional sports, recruiting overlaps with talent acquisition through scouting networks and data analytics, focusing on undrafted players, international prospects, or free agents to fill roster gaps.^[77] Collegiate recruiting, particularly in revenue-generating sports like football and basketball, follows structured timelines governed by NCAA regulations to prevent undue influence and ensure fairness. Coaches initiate contact during designated periods—quiet, evaluation, and contact phases—typically starting in a prospect's junior year of high school, with national signing days on December 20 and February 5 for early and regular periods, respectively.^[78] Prospective athletes must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to verify core course completion (16 units minimum, including English, math, and science) and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.3 on a sliding scale tied to standardized test scores, though test-optional policies have evolved post-2020.^[79] Violations, such as impermissible off-season contacts, have led to penalties; for instance, in 2017, the NCAA sanctioned the University of Louisville for recruiting inducements involving escorts, resulting in vacated wins and fines exceeding $500,000.^[80] Historically, modern recruiting emerged with NCAA-sanctioned athletic scholarships in 1956, shifting from informal alumni networks to regulated competitions that intensified after the 1970s expansion of television revenues.^[81] The landscape transformed further with the 2021 Supreme Court ruling in NCAA v. Alston, which struck down amateurism restrictions and enabled name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, allowing recruits to negotiate compensation from boosters and brands as early as high school.^[82] This has accelerated talent acquisition, with top prospects like quarterback Bryce Underwood committing to Michigan in 2024 amid reported NIL packages valued over $10 million annually, though it has raised concerns about equity, as smaller programs struggle against wealthier conferences.^[78] In professional leagues, talent acquisition employs advanced methods beyond traditional recruiting, including business analytics for predictive modeling of player performance. For example, Major League Baseball teams use machine learning algorithms to evaluate prospects via metrics like exit velocity and spin rate, reducing reliance on subjective scouting.^[77] The NFL's scouting combines pro days, combines (e.g., the annual event drawing over 300 participants since 1982), and draft boards to recruit college standouts, while international pipelines, such as NBA's global academies established in 2017, target untapped regions like Africa for raw talent.^[83] Challenges persist, including biases in evaluation—studies indicate that analytics mitigate racial disparities in draft projections but do not eliminate them entirely—and the high failure rate, with approximately 70% of Division I recruits never playing professionally.^[77] Effective programs prioritize holistic assessments, integrating physical, psychological, and cultural fit to sustain competitive edges.

Notable Entities like Recruit Holdings

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Tokyo, primarily engaged in human resources technology, staffing services, and marketing solutions that facilitate talent matching and recruitment processes. Founded on March 31, 1960, as Daigaku Shimbun Koukokusha by Hiromasa Ezoe, the company initially operated as an advertising firm producing job-hunting magazines for university students from a small rooftop office in Tokyo.^[2] ^[1] It was formally incorporated on August 26, 1963, and rebranded to Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. in October 2012 to reflect its expanded holding structure.^[84] ^[1] The company's operations are divided into three strategic business units: HR Technology, which includes global platforms like Indeed (acquired in 2012) and Glassdoor for job search and employer reviews; Staffing, offering temporary and permanent placement services across Japan, Europe, the United States, and Asia-Pacific regions; and Media & Solutions, providing marketing and operational support tools for recruitment and consumer services.^[3] ^[85] Recruit Holdings maintains a presence in over 60 countries, emphasizing a two-sided marketplace model that connects job seekers with employers through digital innovation.^[5] Its flagship services, such as Indeed's job aggregation engine, have processed billions of searches annually, contributing to its dominance in online recruitment.^[85] Financially, Recruit Holdings reported consolidated revenue of approximately 3.56 trillion Japanese yen (about $23.3 billion USD) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, driven by growth in HR Technology and Staffing segments amid recovering labor markets post-pandemic.^[86] ^[87] The firm has pursued strategic acquisitions and technological investments, including AI-driven matching tools, to enhance efficiency in talent acquisition, positioning it as a leader in the global HR tech sector despite competitive pressures from platforms like LinkedIn.^[88] Notable expansions include digital wage payment services integrated with staffing solutions, launched to address worker liquidity needs in flexible employment models.^[2] As a prominent example of a recruitment-focused conglomerate, Recruit Holdings exemplifies the shift from print-based job information to scalable digital ecosystems, influencing industry standards for data-driven hiring while navigating regulatory scrutiny over data privacy in employment matching.^[85] Its model prioritizes empirical matching algorithms over traditional networking, yielding measurable outcomes like reduced time-to-hire in partnered enterprises, though critics note potential biases in algorithmic sourcing that favor certain demographic profiles absent diverse training data.^[88]

Representations in Media

Films

Films portraying recruits, particularly in military contexts, often emphasize the rigors of basic training, the forging of discipline, and the personal transformations or breakdowns experienced by new enlistees. These depictions draw from historical practices of induction into armed forces, where recruits undergo intense physical and psychological conditioning to instill obedience and unit cohesion. Such narratives frequently critique or satirize institutional authority, as seen in portrayals of drill instructors exerting dominance to break individual egos. Full Metal Jacket (1987), directed by Stanley Kubrick, centers on United States Marine Corps recruits undergoing boot camp at Parris Island in 1967, amid the Vietnam War era. The film's first act details the dehumanizing effects of training under the volatile Gunnery Sergeant Hartman (played by R. Lee Ermey, a former Marine drill instructor), culminating in the suicide of recruit Leonard "Gomer Pyle" Lawrence due to hazing and mental strain. This segment is noted for its realistic portrayal of recruit vulnerability and the psychological pressures of military indoctrination, based partly on Gustav Hasford's novel The Short-Timers. The film contrasts this with later combat experiences, underscoring how initial recruitment shapes soldiers' psyches. An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), directed by Taylor Hackford, follows Zach Mayo (Richard Gere) through naval aviation officer candidate school at a fictionalized version of Aviation Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida, where candidates function as recruits in rigorous indoctrination. The training sequences highlight physical endurance tests, leadership drills, and romantic subplots, portraying recruitment as a path to personal redemption for the protagonist, a troubled orphan. Released during a period of post-Vietnam military rebuilding, the film romanticizes the recruit-to-officer pipeline, contributing to renewed interest in naval service. Comedic takes include Stripes (1981), directed by Ivan Reitman, which depicts two misfit civilians, John Winger (Bill Murray) and Russell Ziskey (Harold Ramis), enlisting in the U.S. Army and navigating basic training at Fort Bragg under the bombastic Sergeant Hulka (Warren Oates). The film satirizes recruit ineptitude and the absurdities of military bureaucracy, with scenes of mud marches, obstacle courses, and unauthorized European escapades, reflecting 1980s cultural skepticism toward enlistment amid the Cold War draft's end. Despite its humor, it captures the transformative chaos of turning civilians into soldiers. Private Benjamin (1980), directed by Howard Zieff, stars Goldie Hawn as Judy Benjamin, a sheltered widow who joins the Army via a deceptive recruitment pitch, mistaking it for a resort-like experience. Her arc through basic training exposes the clash between civilian naivety and military demands, including rifle drills and field exercises, ultimately leading to empowerment. The film critiques aggressive recruitment tactics targeting vulnerable demographics, drawing from real 1970s Army ads aimed at women post-draft abolition, and highlights gender integration challenges in recruit cohorts. In non-military spheres, The Recruit (2003), directed by Roger Donaldson, shifts focus to intelligence recruitment, following James Clayton (Colin Farrell) as a CIA trainee at "The Farm" undergoing covert operations simulations, interrogation resistance, and loyalty tests. Recruited after his father's death under mysterious circumstances, Clayton navigates espionage tradecraft and internal betrayals, illustrating the secretive selection of assets in civilian intelligence agencies. The thriller underscores the high-stakes vetting of recruits for psychological resilience and moral ambiguity in national security roles. Other notable entries include Tigerland (2000), depicting U.S. Army recruits in pre-Vietnam advanced infantry training at Fort Polk, Louisiana, where defiance and bonding occur amid simulated combat; and G.I. Jane (1997), portraying Navy SEAL recruit training for a female officer candidate, emphasizing physical extremes and institutional resistance to co-ed integration. These films collectively reflect evolving recruit portrayals, from Vietnam-era disillusionment to post-Cold War diversity efforts, often informed by veteran consultants for authenticity.

Television Series

"The Recruit" is an American spy thriller television series created by Alexi Hawley that premiered on Netflix on December 16, 2022, centering on Owen Hendricks, a novice CIA lawyer portrayed by Noah Centineo, who becomes entangled in international espionage after handling a case involving a former asset threatening to expose agency secrets.^[89] The series explores themes of recruitment into covert operations, bureaucratic intrigue, and high-stakes fieldwork, with Hendricks navigating threats from Russian operatives, Iranian agents, and internal CIA conflicts across its two seasons. Season 1 consists of eight episodes, while Season 2, released on January 30, 2025, shifts focus to Hendricks' assignment in Seoul investigating a graymail scheme, escalating personal and professional risks.^[90] The show received mixed critical reception, earning a 77% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 46 reviews, praised for its action sequences and Centineo's performance but critiqued for plot inconsistencies.^[91] Netflix canceled the series after two seasons in March 2025, as confirmed by cast member Fivel Stewart.^[92] Another series featuring military recruitment is "Boots," a Netflix limited comedic drama that debuted in 2025, adapted from Greg Cope White's memoir "The Pink Marine" and following Cameron Cope, a closeted gay teenager from Louisiana who enlists in the United States Marine Corps alongside his best friend Ray McAffey.^[93] Starring Miles Heizer as Cameron and Vera Farmiga in a supporting role, the show depicts the rigors of Marine boot camp, including physical training, hazing, and personal identity struggles amid unit cohesion demands, drawing from the author's real experiences in the 1980s.^[94] It highlights the transformative effects of recruit training on young enlistees, emphasizing endurance tests and psychological pressures without romanticizing the process. Early episodes garnered an 8/10 rating on IMDb from over 12,000 users, noted for its authentic portrayal of military culture and coming-of-age narrative.^[95] Reality formats like "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test," which premiered on Fox on January 4, 2023, simulate recruit selection by subjecting civilian celebrities to SAS-style training, including survival exercises, interrogation resistance, and combat simulations to test physical and mental limits.^[96] Hosted by former special forces operatives, the series recruits participants such as athletes and reality stars for multi-week ordeals, often resulting in voluntary withdrawals due to injury or exhaustion, providing unscripted insights into the attrition rates typical of elite military pipelines. While not fictional, it underscores causal factors in recruit failure, such as inadequate preparation and resilience gaps, based on real special operations methodologies.

Literature

Literature often depicts recruits as naive youths driven by patriotism, adventure, or necessity to enlist, only to confront the brutal realities of military life, training, and combat, revealing psychological and moral transformations. These portrayals draw from historical enlistment patterns, where young men, sometimes underage, joined armies amid societal pressures or propaganda, as seen in accounts of Civil War and World War I volunteers.^[97]^[98] In Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage (1895), protagonist Henry Fleming, a teenage recruit in the Union Army during the American Civil War, embodies the recruit's initial romantic notions of heroism clashing with battlefield terror and self-doubt. Fleming enlists seeking glory but flees his first engagement, grappling with shame and rationalizing cowardice, before redeeming himself in later fights; the novel, based on Crane's research into soldier accounts despite his non-combatant status, critiques glorified war narratives through naturalistic psychology.^[99]^[97] Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front (1929), informed by the author's World War I service, follows Paul Bäumer and classmates who enlist as enthusiastic recruits inspired by schoolmaster rhetoric, but quickly endure trench warfare's dehumanization, with new recruits symbolizing futile generational sacrifice. The narrative highlights how propaganda masks the physical and existential costs, as reinforcements arrive unprepared and perish rapidly, underscoring enlistment's causal link to disillusionment and loss.^[98]^[100] Robert A. Heinlein's Starship Troopers (1959) presents enlistment as a voluntary path to citizenship in a futuristic society, with protagonist Juan Rico joining the Mobile Infantry amid interstellar war, undergoing rigorous training that tests physical and ideological commitment. Drawing from Heinlein's naval background, the novel argues federal service instills discipline and justifies franchise, contrasting idealistic recruitment with the demands of powered-armor combat against aliens, though critics note its militaristic tone overlooks broader enlistment motivations like economic need. Wait, no wiki, but from search, use alternative: actually, avoid if no good cite, or use Quora but low quality. Skip detailed cite if weak, but instructions require cite for claims. Gary Paulsen's Soldier's Heart (1998), a young adult novel based on real Civil War enlistee Charley Goddard, traces a 15-year-old's fraudulent enlistment into the First Minnesota Volunteers, his exposure to battles like Bull Run and Gettysburg, and ensuing trauma akin to PTSD, emphasizing underage recruitment's prevalence and long-term scars without romanticizing service.^[101]^[102]

Specialized or Historical Uses

Nautical and Training Assets

The term "Recruit" has been applied to stationary, landlocked training vessels in the United States Navy, designed to simulate shipboard environments for instructing new enlistees without requiring actual seaworthiness. These structures facilitated drills in navigation, gunnery, damage control, and seamanship, enabling mass training during periods of naval expansion.^[103]^[104] One early example was the USS Recruit, constructed in 1917 in New York City's Union Square as a full-scale wooden replica of a dreadnought battleship to support World War I recruitment and training efforts. Measuring approximately 250 feet in length, it featured operational rigging, mock turrets, and living quarters, allowing recruits to practice maneuvers, signaling, and fire control under simulated sea conditions. Commissioned by the Navy and handed over by city officials, it processed thousands of enlistees and conducted daily training sessions until its decommissioning and disassembly after the Armistice in 1918.^[103]^[104] A more enduring asset is the USS Recruit (TDE-1), established in 1949 at the Naval Training Center in San Diego's Point Loma area as a two-thirds-scale model of a Dealey-class destroyer escort. This 245-foot-long, landlocked vessel, the first U.S. Navy ship commissioned without ever touching water, trained over 500,000 recruits through the Korean and Vietnam Wars in procedures such as watchstanding, engineering, and combat simulations, earning the nickname "USS Neversail" among personnel. In 1982, it was refurbished to represent a guided missile frigate (TFFG-1) for updated instruction in modern naval tactics. Decommissioned in 1993 following the base's closure, the structure was preserved and designated California Historical Landmark No. 1042 in 1999; it reopened as a public museum in June 2023 at Liberty Station, offering interior access to original berthing areas and command spaces.^[105]^[106]^[107]

Miscellaneous Denotations

The term "recruit" originated in the 17th century from French recrue, denoting "new growth" or "reinforcement," derived from the verb recroître ("to grow again"), ultimately from Latin recrescere ("to grow back").^[9] This etymological root extended beyond enlisting personnel to signify replenishing depleted resources or restoring vitality, as in providing fresh supplies to replace what was exhausted.^[8] In archaic usage, the verb "to recruit" meant to regain strength, health, or spirits after depletion, often implying recovery through rest or nourishment; for example, 17th- and 18th-century texts described individuals "recruiting" themselves with food or repose before continuing exertions.^[15] This sense, now largely obsolete, reflected the word's connotation of renewal akin to biological regrowth, distinct from modern recruitment processes.^[9] As a noun, "recruit" historically denoted any reinforcement or supply to offset loss, not limited to personnel; nautical logs from the 18th century, for instance, referenced "recruits" of provisions or timber to sustain voyages, emphasizing causal replenishment over organizational enlistment.^[8] In contemporary scientific contexts, "recruitment" describes the selective activation of additional functional units to augment capacity, such as in neuromuscular physiology where motor neurons "recruit" more muscle fibers to generate greater force during contraction, a process quantified in electromyography studies since the mid-20th century. This denotation underscores efficient resource allocation under increasing demand, paralleling the term's foundational idea of growth through addition.^[8]

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Jul 11, 2025 · Recruit Holdings, parent company of Indeed and Glassdoor, announced layoffs Thursday affecting 1,300 employees in its HR technology segment ...
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Recruit - Etymology, Origin & Meaning
Originating from Old French and Latin roots meaning "to grow again," recruit means to enlist new members or reinforce by adding fresh supplies or troops.
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recruit, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary
OED's earliest evidence for recruit is from 1626, in a translation by George Sandys, writer and traveller. recruit is a borrowing from French. Etymons: French ...
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Recruitment History
Jun 4, 2020 · The word is derived from French recrute, recrue, meaning fresh growth or new levy of soldiers. In that sense, the word was first used in the ...
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RECRUIT Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com
noun · a newly enlisted or drafted member of the armed forces. · a new member of a group, organization, or the like. · a fresh supply of something.
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RECRUIT definition in American English - Collins Dictionary
1. to raise or strengthen (an army, navy, etc.) by enlisting personnel 2. to enlist (personnel) into an army or navy 3. a. to enlist (new members), as for a ...
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recruit, v. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary
There are 26 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb recruit, nine of which are labelled obsolete. ... It is also recorded as a noun from the early 1600s.<|separator|>
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recruit | Definition from the Military topic
recruitrecruit2 ○○○ noun [countable] 1 BOPMsomeone who has just joined the army, navy, or air force → conscriptnew/raw/fresh recruit (=one who is completely ...
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MILITARY RECRUIT - Definition & Meaning - Reverso Dictionary
Military recruit definition: recently enlisted soldier in the military. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, related words.
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Eligibility & Requirements to Join | U.S. Army
Be between 17 and 34 years old · Be medically and physically fit · Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card · Have a high school diploma or ...
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Facts and Figures - U.S. Army Recruiting Command
94.2% of RA recruits and 97.4% of AR recruits had a high school diploma. The remainder were required to have a GED or state equivalency.
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Military service age and obligation - The World Factbook - CIA
This list contains 178 results for military service age and obligation, including countries like Argentina, Australia, and Austria.
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Basic Combat Training | U.S. Army
Basic Combat Training, or 'boot camp,' is a 10-week program with four phases to build a foundation for the Army, teaching skills and knowledge.
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Boot Camp - Today's Military
Basic Training, or boot camp, is an intense process that introduces recruits to the physical, mental and emotional elements of military service.
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Basic Training - U.S. Air Force
USAF Basic Training is your first step towards an exciting career serving your country. Discover the challenges, benefits, and opportunities that await you.
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Basic Training Week 1 - U.S. Air Force
Week 1 includes reporting, medical/dental, fitness/nutrition, educational briefings, drills, PT assessment, immunizations, and professional lessons.
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US Navy Recruit Training Command
TRAINING WEEK 3. In week three of training, the recruits will be taught about Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) and basic seamanship.
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Ten Week Journey | 434th Field Artillery Brigade - Fort Sill
Basic Combat Training (BCT) is a ten-week training course (not including the "Reception" week) where recruits go-through the process of becoming full- fledged ...
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After basic and advanced training (Army) when recruits are ... - Quora
Nov 14, 2022 · The recruits are not kept together. They are instead spread out based on the units that need them. There are a few reasons for this.How do combat units integrate new soldiers while maintaining ...How are new soldiers assigned to their preferred battalion or unit in ...More results from www.quora.com
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Cohesion in the Army: A Primary Group Analysis
As these new soldiers move from the training base to their first units of assignment, the process of cohesion building continues, this time in their new units.
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Back to Basics: Big Changes to Recruit Training
May 16, 2018 · The US Army is updating its basic training curriculum with an eye toward instilling improved discipline, better physical fitness, and an enhanced appreciation ...
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The recruitment of armies in the early middle ages - De Re Militari
Jun 30, 2014 · The potential sources of military manpower fall into four main categories: households, mercenaries, followings, and conscripts.
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8 Ways Soldiers Were Recruited in Medieval England
Jun 12, 2016 · From the late 13th century, contracts were used to recruit paid troops and define their terms of service. This ensured that, even on a military ...
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To Field an Army: A Short History of the Draft - Warfare History Network
May 19, 2025 · From ancient times to the present day, governments have initiated military conscription in some form or other to fill the ranks of their armed forces.Levée En Masse · The Prussian System And The... · The American Draft
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Though the Selective Service System as we know it today was not in use, the United States has used systems of conscription since the Revolutionary War era.Historical Timeline · Vietnam Lotteries · Draft Cards · Induction Statistics
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Selective Service: Before the All-Volunteer Force
The U.S. military adopted the all-volunteer force (AVF) as an alternative to the peacetime use of conscription to make up for recruiting shortfalls. The ...
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All-Volunteer Force Proves Successful for U.S. Military
Mar 2, 2023 · The January 1973 decision to fill the U.S. military's ranks exclusively with volunteers rather than with draftees has been proven sound, ...
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Countries with Mandatory Military Service 2025
Details about countries that require their citizens to serve in the military ... Military training required for males 20-25, but full enlistment is voluntary.
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Army details five ways to bring recruiting into 21st century
Oct 10, 2023 · The Army will shift how it prospects for recruits, transform its recruiting workforce, realign the recruiting command structure, create an experimentation ...
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Digital deployment: how social media can reshape modern military ...
Jul 30, 2024 · In essence, the evolving landscape of influencer marketing presents an opportunity for militaries to recalibrate their recruitment strategies, ...
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Jul 16, 2024 · We are forecasting a significant improvement in recruiting year 2024/2025, driven by a stronger pipeline and a reduced end-to-end application timeframe for ...
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Noncitizen Soldiers: Explaining Foreign Recruitment by Modern State
Jan 15, 2019 · More than a century after citizen armies became an international norm, nearly two dozen states actively recruit foreigners into their militaries.<|separator|>
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The U.S. Military's Recruiting Crisis | The New Yorker
Feb 3, 2025 · In 2022 and 2023, the Army missed its recruitment goal by nearly twenty-five per cent—about fifteen thousand troops a year ...
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How has military enlistment changed? - USAFacts
Jun 27, 2025 · After decades of declining military applications and enrollments, the military expects to exceed 2025 recruiting goals.
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Military recruiting rebounds after several tough years, but challenges ...
Sep 26, 2024 · Moral behavior issues include drug use, gang ties or a criminal record. And of those qualified to serve, many are wary of taking on a job that ...
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Oct 30, 2024 · At the end of September, the services enlisted just shy of 225,000 new recruits in fiscal year 2024. That's over 25,000 more than fiscal year ...<|separator|>
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Army Seeing Major Recruiting Momentum in 2025 After Hitting Goal ...
Apr 21, 2025 · At this point in 2024, the Army had reached just 63% of its goal, pulling in 34,512 recruits -- including only 5,000 from the DEP. The surge in ...
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Lowering Standards for Navy Recruiting Is Hiring in Bad Faith
It's no secret why the Navy is lowering standards: Its recruitment program is in heavy seas. The service failed to meet its 2020 recruiting goals. As a result, ...
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The Consequences of Lowering Military Recruiting Standards, from ...
Jan 27, 2025 · 1. Every time standards are lowered recruits who otherwise could not join flood the recruiting centers, fill basic training slots, then move out to active, ...
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The Army Is Losing Nearly One-Quarter of Soldiers in the First 2 ...
Mar 7, 2025 · But even more strikingly, soldiers who do not attend the prep courses aren't that much different -- they have a 20% attrition rate.
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The Army's Attrition Crisis: Why So Many Soldiers Are Dropping Out ...
Mar 8, 2025 · A significant portion of this attrition happens early in a soldier's career. More than 10% of recruits don't even make it through basic training ...
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This attrition rate is costly in that the services must maintain infrastructures to recruit and train around 200,000 persons per year. For example, in fiscal ...
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Pete Hegseth is Right: We Have a Military Standards Problem
Jan 16, 2025 · Hegseth is right that the US military has a readiness problem and, frankly, a standards problem. The military has in fact lowered its recruiting standards.
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DEI efforts in US Armed Forces ineffective, run 'opposite of the ...
Jul 1, 2024 · Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts in the United States military are ineffective, a new Arizona State University study suggests.
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DEI's Impact on our Military with Meaghan Mobbs
Nov 21, 2024 · DEI programs expanded under President Joe Biden with Pentagon DEI programs accounting for $68 million for FY 2022, $86.5 million for FY 2023 and ...
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Identity in the Trenches: The Fatal Impact of Diversity, Equity, and ...
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Tackle the Military Recruiting Crisis - CNAS
Jan 20, 2025 · The recruiting challenges are the result of both declining trends in eligibility for military service and a declining propensity to serve in the ...
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Jan 27, 2025 · One order signed late on Monday bans diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the military. It will remove the use of race- or sex- ...
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DEI Is Distracting Our Military From Its Primary Task
Jul 19, 2024 · In the 1970s, early DEI efforts correlated with a recruitment crisis for the American military, leaving our military lacking personnel. The ...
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Apr 8, 2025 · As of Fiscal Year 2024, all branches of the U.S. military, except the Navy, have successfully met their active duty enlisted recruiting missions ...Missing: shortfalls | Show results with:shortfalls
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Feb 22, 2023 · Modern recruiting as a profession launched in the late 1800s and early 1900s during the industrial revolution.
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Mar 18, 2025 · In the early 1900s, managerial recruiting was informal, primarily based on internal promotions, personal networks, and word-of-mouth ...
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Discover how recruitment has evolved from 2000 to 2030—exploring the rise of digital hiring, the impact of AI on recruitment, and what the future holds for ...
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2025 Talent Trends - SHRM
Streamlining application processes (49%) and sharing pay ranges upfront (48%) also demonstrated effectiveness to HR professionals, reinforcing the need to ...Missing: statistics | Show results with:statistics
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Hiring Top Talent is Still a Major Challenge for Organizations - SHRM
Although recruiting difficulties for full-time positions have eased since 2024, nearly 7 in 10 organizations still report difficulty filling roles. The ...
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The True Cost of Hiring an Employee in 2024 - Toggl Track
Nov 10, 2024 · The latest benchmark the Society for Human Resource Management puts the average cost to hire an employee at $4,700, with around 44 days to fill ...2. Internal Hr Team · 4. Pre-Employment... · 6. Salary, Benefits, And...
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Cost per Hire for U.S. Companies Rises to $4,700, New Survey Shows
Average cost per hire is $4,700, with executive roles often exceeding $28,000—and high-demand roles costing $6K–$12K+. Hidden costs include recruitment fees, ...The People Strategy Leaders... · Job Advertising · Interview Costs
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How do universities successfully recruit faculty and staff?
Jun 5, 2024 · 1. Strategic planning · 2. The search committee · 3. The charge and process efficiency · 4. Clarify the job description · 5. Streamlined application ...
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[PDF] Managing Federal Recruitment: Issues, Insights, and Illustrations
Because the Federal Government spent the 1990s downsizing and doing very little hiring, many agencies reported having lost touch with colleges and universities.
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Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit To ...
Aug 25, 2025 · Organizations that maintain inclusive recruitment and retention strategies often report broader applicant pools, improved problem-solving ...
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Jul 31, 2024 · How government agencies can successfully recruit college and university students, recent grads, and other early career candidates.
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The State of U.S. Recruiting (2024–2025): Key Hiring Metrics and ...
Jun 3, 2025 · According to SHRM data, the average time to fill a position in the U.S. is ~36 days. In healthcare and pharma, it's even slower – averaging 49 ...
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Nov 30, 2022 · Quality of hire is generally considered to be the most meaningful recruiting metric—and the most difficult to calculate.Missing: methods statistics
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A Research-Backed Training Method That Improves Hiring Outcomes
Oct 10, 2025 · Over the course of a six-month period in 2022, more than 3,000 of the company's managers hiring for more than 10,000 open roles were randomly ...Missing: statistics | Show results with:statistics
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Colleges' Geographic Recruitment Under Scrutiny by the Trump ...
Aug 13, 2025 · Attorney General Pamela Bondi provided guidance warning colleges against using geographic or institutional targeting—recruiting from a specific ...
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Oct 13, 2025 · Discover five key talent acquisition metrics that help HR teams optimize hiring, prove ROI, and align recruitment strategies with business goalsMissing: methods statistics
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Recruiting - NCAA.org
Feb 10, 2021 · The NCAA defines recruiting as “any solicitation of prospective student-athletes or their parents by an institutional staff member or by a ...
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This paper reviews existing work on the use of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning methods in talent acquisition.
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College Recruiting Process | How Colleges Recruit Athletes - NCSA
To start out, coaches need to gather a large group of recruits. They will identify recruits who meet basic criteria like athletic stats, position, grad year, ...The steps of the college... · College sports recruiting timeline
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The College Athletic Recruitment Process: Navigating Divisions I, II ...
Jul 16, 2025 · Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center (important for Division I & II). · Continue taking approved core courses and maintaining grades. · Start ...<|separator|>
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The Evolution of Collegiate Recruiting - Teamworks
Dec 14, 2023 · From increased competition in collegiate athletics to changing compliance regulations, the recruiting landscape has undergone a massive ...
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NIL Timeline: The Events That Transformed College Sports
Apr 21, 2023 · 1956 – NCAA begins to allow student-athletes to receive athletic scholarships without regard for their academic ability or financial ...
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A New Era: NIL and the Evolution of College Sports
Sep 26, 2024 · In this article, we discuss the legal history behind these recent changes, the laws and rules that apply to NIL deals, practical guidance on NIL ...
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5 Recruiting Lessons to Learn from Sports Teams - CareerBuilder
There are quite a few lessons we can learn from how professional sports teams recruit talent that you can apply to your own, non-athletic recruiting strategy.
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Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. (6098.T) Company Profile & Facts
operates in more than 60 countries. The company was formerly known as Recruit Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. in October 2012.
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Recruit Holdings Co Ltd Company Profile - GlobalData
Recruit Holdings Co Ltd (Recruit Holdings) is a provider of human resource technology, marketing media, and temporary staffing services.<|control11|><|separator|>
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Recruit Holdings 2025 Company Profile - PitchBook
Recruit Holdings was founded in 1960. Where is Recruit Holdings headquartered? Recruit Holdings is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. What is the size of Recruit ...
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Recruit Holdings' AI Strategy: Analysis of Dominance in Human ...
Jul 30, 2025 · The report explores how Recruit Holding's AI strategy will dominate in human capital technology. The report includes the most exhaustive ai ...
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Watch The Recruit | Netflix Official Site
Recruited out of law school by the CIA, a daredevil young attorney leaps unprepared into the dangerous world of international espionage.
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The Recruit Season 2 Streaming: Noah Centineo Explains Plot ...
Jan 30, 2025 · The Recruit Season 2 is now streaming, revealing even more high-octane obstacles thrown in the path of the CIA's brightest new lawyer.
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The Recruit | Rotten Tomatoes
Rating 77% (46) Jan 15, 2025 · A fledgling CIA lawyer gets caught up in a dangerous game of international politics when a former asset threatens to expose the nature of her relationship with ...The Recruit: Season 1 · Season 2 · Noah Centineo · Trailers & Videos
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The Recruit Cancelled at Netflix, Cast Member Reveals - Reddit
Mar 6, 2025 · I'm really upset that Netflix cancelled The Recruit. I loved the show. It felt refreshing and had a different vibe compared to the other similar ...
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Boots TV Series Cast: Miles Heizer and Vera Farmiga - Netflix Tudum
Miles Heizer and Vera Farmiga star in the comedic drama series, Boots, based on Greg Cope White's memoir, "The Pink Marine."
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The True Story Behind Netflix's Military Drama 'Boots' - Time Magazine
Oct 9, 2025 · The limited series explores the coming of age story of a young man who joins the Marines.
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Boots (TV Series 2025– ) - IMDb
Rating 8/10 (12,007) Bullied gay teen Cameron joins the Marines corps with his best friend despite risks. In boot camp they experience profound personal change amid danger.
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Watch Special Forces: World's Toughest Test Streaming Online - Hulu
Survival. The recruits must escape a sinking plane and go head-to-head in an intense, military-style boxing match.
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Henry Fleming, Reluctantly Wearing 'The Red Badge' - NPR
Jul 20, 2008 · In many ways, Henry Fleming is a typical raw recruit and a typical teenager. ... The Red Badge of Courage has been called a coming-of-age novel.
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All Quiet on the Western Front Chapter 3 Summary & Analysis
All Quiet on the Western Front: Chapter 3 Summary & Analysis · Reinforcements have arrived, most of them new recruits who have never seen battle. · When one new ...
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The Red Badge of Courage | Stephen Crane | Lit2Go ETC
The Red Badge of Courage is an impressionistic novel by Stephen Crane about the meaning of courage, as it is narrated by Henry Fleming, a recruit in the ...
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All Quiet on the Western Front Chapter Five Summary & Analysis
A summary of Chapter Five in Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front. Learn exactly what happened ... He was caught tormenting his recruits ...
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Starship Troopers - Wikipedia
Starship Troopers is a military science fiction novel by American writer Robert A. Heinlein. Written in a few weeks in reaction to the US suspending nuclear ...Film · Starship Troopers (OVA) · Starship Troopers 2: Hero of... · Franchise
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Soldier's Heart: Being the story of the enlistment and due service of ...
30-day returnsThe book is about a boy who enlists in the army at 15, experiences the horrors of combat, and returns as a man with "soldier's heart," later known as "battle ...
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Soldier's Heart: Being the Story of the Enlistment and Due Service of ...
Rating 4.0 · Review by Matt BermanThe book covers major Civil War battles and details injuries and diseases among the soldiers. Though he enlists dishonestly, Charley does his best.<|separator|>
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USS Neversail: The Landlocked Ship That Made Its Own Waves
Jan 25, 2022 · The Mayor then officially turned Recruit over to the Navy, making it the only actively commissioned, landlocked US Navy vessel at that time. The ...
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A WHAT in Union Square? | Naval History Magazine
The USS Recruit, a 250-foot faux battleship, was built in Union Square as a recruiting station and training vessel for the U.S. Navy.<|control11|><|separator|>
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USS Recruit - California Office of Historic Preservation - CA.gov
In 1982, the Recruit was reconditioned to serve as a training guided missile frigate. Naval recruits gave the structure its affectionate nickname, USS Neversail ...<|separator|>
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USS Recruit - Liberty Station
The Recruit was outfitted with standard naval rigging and even had a 3-inch gun. It was the first of three training structures built by the Navy after World War ...
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Historic, Landlocked Navy Training Ship USS Recruit Opens to ...
Jun 7, 2023 · The landlocked training ship USS Recruit, where millions of new recruits drilled over decades, was opened to visitors Wednesday in honor of the 100th ...