Meaning of purple squirrel | Babel Free

Definitions

A job applicant who perfectly fits a laundry list of requirements, against long odds of finding such a person.

informal

Examples

“Once you have your job description, take some time to test it against reality. How many purple squirrels are actually out there?”

“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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