Suitable candidates are vetted before presented
A headhunter does most of the work for you in researching and approaching potential new employees. When deciding who would be a suitable candidate for your business a lot of research and vetting is undertaken. This means that you can rest assured that the candidates put forward are of a high quality and are interested in the possibility of employment at your company. This is of particular advantage when you are hiring in highly specialised roles or C-suite appointments. Far more evaluation needs to take place for these roles. And the skills required for this job are more unique than just qualifications.
No advertising costs
Another benefit of acquiring the services of a headhunter for executive search is there is no need to advertise the position and have to filter through the many and varied resumes that flood in. Also you don’t have to advertise with costly recruitment platforms. Most jobs require the use of multiple platforms at once to attract the best candidates. It can be very expensive and time consuming. Also you may not get a single candidate that you are looking for for all your efforts. A headhunting service saves you time and money and delivers quality, experienced candidates.
Can make candidates realise their worth
Being cold approached by a headhunter can be very flattering for the potential candidate. It may make them feel appreciated and recognised. This makes them open to a role they were not previously considering and may make them evaluate their current employment. Even if they aren’t in a position to interview for the position at the time of being approached they will now keep your company in mind for the future. Can you ask for better publicity than that? A headhunter will also know if the candidate is right for the brand of your company. There are many qualified people for a C-suite position, however not all jobs were created equal and a headhunter will know the skills that are right for your brand.
Process is generally quicker and more discreet
When you decide to recruit with a dedicated headhunter they will work fast to bring you a selection of very qualified candidates which have been vetted. A corporate headhunter will understand the complex skills needed for C-suite and ask about those accordingly. It is an area that requires a lot of soft skills unique to the position. It is impossible for general recruiters to understand every job that they hire for. This means occasionally that you may not get the right candidates for the position that you are hiring for. This makes the process take far longer than anticipated and can mean a loss of time and money for your company.
Headhunters are also trained to be discreet about their search and contacting would-be candidates meaning that if your company wants total privacy about vacant positions, it is assured. Meaning you have peace of mind about the process in general and can focus on what skills your candidates are desirable for you.
Headhunters generally have market knowledge and you are offered candidates not applicants.
As previously mentioned if you hire a headhunter for an executive search they will have an intimate knowledge of the skills and qualifications required. This means they will be able to spot talent when they see it. No need to second guess their choices as they will know firsthand exactly what you require. Also headhunters give you a list of candidates not a list of people who have applied for the role. On the surface this would not seem like a massive difference however it is important at the executive level. Many people will feel they are qualified for a C-suite role and apply for a job posting. An experienced executive headhunter will only bring you qualified applicants who can bring that something special to your business.
They may possibly have existing contacts in the field you are wanting to hire
Networking is a job requirement for a headhunter. When you employ the services of an executive headhunter they may have a large list of existing contacts they can employ straight away to get you the perfect person for that job. This also means that they will be pre-vetted and you can rest assured that they are eminently qualified for your role. The recruitment process for C-suite jobs can be lengthy but with an experienced and well connected headhunter the process can be much more smooth and speedy! Some candidates will not pop up with a regular recruitment process and that’s where having a headhunter is crucial at getting the best candidates in a quick time frame.
