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scout

[skout] / skaʊt /




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A temporary job, part-time work, freelance assignments or an internship can help you earn money and expand your network while you continue to scout for your forever career.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Veiga was selected and caught the eye of a scout, who decided to take a chance on him.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Indya Stewart, 24, of Hollywood is another L.A. apartment scout.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

In interviews, she has said she was on her way to get biryani with a friend when she was approached by a scout from 28Models - an encounter she has described as entirely incidental.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

“You won’t be seen at all, Mill. You’ll be our advance scout, But skip the Tales for once and tell us the story of how Miss Per- and our secret procurer of necessary items.”

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs




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