purple squirrel

English

Noun

purple squirrel (plural purple squirrels)

  1. (informal) A job applicant who perfectly fits a laundry list of requirements, against long odds of finding such a person.
    Synonym: unicorn
    • 2017 June 28, Laura Fries, “To catch a purple squirrel, you need to be flexible and proactive”, in The Business Journals‎:
      Once you have your job description, take some time to test it against reality. How many purple squirrels are actually out there?
    • 2019, J. T. O'Donnell, “Why Every Job Seeker Should Strive to Be a 'Purple Squirrel' in 2019”, in Inc.‎:
      Being a purple squirrel is useless if nobody knows it. Branding your unique combination of skills is one of the best ways to ensure you'll be found more frequently.
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