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What is the Detailed Headhunting Process?

Executive recruitment agencies have a unique process for each client. They have a different process for different executive roles.

What are the different levels of executive job roles?

  • Middle-level executive roles

The middle-level executive roles include the team managers, branch managers or regional managers. Positions like sales managers, product design managers, assistant regional managers, etc

  • Senior-level executive roles

The senior-level roles include the vice presidents or other roles to which middle-level managers have to report. They may include VP of product design, VP of marketing, VP of finance, and other such roles

  • Top Level Executive roles

These are at the top of the executive level. CEO, CTO, CFO, CMO, COO, Chief HR Officer, Directors, Board of Directors, Managing Director and many other such executive roles fall under these levels.

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What are the primary steps for any headhunting service? 

  • Collect the job requirement

When a client approaches you with executive open positions, collect from them all relevant details about the job. Details about the salary, eligibility, required skills, certifications, Academic qualifications, previous years of experience need to be noted down.

  • Study the client’s business model and internal business process

All the noted down information is compiled and sent to the headhunting team or the executive search team. The team of experts will study the client’s business model and how their internal processes are connected. Expert executive recruitment agencies know what kind of candidates will be beneficial for your company’s future.

  • Screen the database for potential matches

Executive staffing companies are equipped with all the latest technology and information to filter the best candidates. They need to enter the right filter criteria and wait for their extensive database to show a plethora of relevant results. The experts then study all the candidates and shortlist the most eligible ones

  • Create a detailed report about the shortlisted candidates

A detailed report about all these candidates is prepared. It is very important to brief the client regularly about the progress. Both the parties provide their inputs and finally, the previous result list is further filtered and a few eligible candidates are selected from the previous list.

  • Verify their backgrounds and references

The background and reference details of these candidates are verified. Experienced executive staffing companies can filter candidates for their team-building skills, team leading skills, quick decision-making skills, and other skill set required for the open executive job position.

  • Approach them and discuss the job offer

The headhunters start pursuing these candidates. This is a very difficult and crucial stage of the entire process. The headhunters will contact the executives(some of them already being a part of other organizations) through phone, email, references, mutual connections and many other channels. The job profile is discussed with the candidates. All the queries are addressed at this meeting

  • Client meeting and Negotiation(if applicable) 

Once the candidates are happy with the job role and estimated salary, the executive meets the client. Executive recruitment agencies will always be present as a third party in these meetings. They will provide all their valuable inputs to help both the parties reach a mutual decision

For more information:- Alliance Recruitment Agency