WHAT IS AN EXECUTIVE SEARCH AGENCY

January 16, 2021

Executive search agencies work in a demanding field that requires considerable time, organization and financial resources. They are business partners to their clients, providing them with the best possible candidates for senior-level positions within their organizations. These search firms are different to contingent based recruitment agencies as they typically specialize in recruiting executives at the C-suite level or other high-ranking professionals such as managers who oversee complex teams of individuals. Each executive search agency operates differently, but all aim to provide executive-quality individuals to their clients.

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To work most effectively with their clients, executive search agencies must understand the vacant executive's role in an organization and the attributes that would make a candidate successful within its particular culture. After conducting this research, executive search firms look for candidates who match their client's executive profile. These candidates will be evaluated on their potential for success in the said role, which executive search firms do through a thorough assessment of each candidate's professional experience and qualifications.

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Finding qualified executive candidates in a timely manner requires executive search agencies to seek out talent that is typically not actively seeking employment. They use a variety of techniques to do this, including executive networking, direct contact and executive forums.

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 The most successful executive search firms work with the client to find a candidate that meets both their needs as well as those of the company. They are more like business partners than recruiters, and they take an active role in identifying candidates who will be able to make a difference for their clients based on what is needed at this time. Have you considered using an Executive Search Agency?