executive search
Finding top talent
Executive search is the process of recruiting candidates for senior-level positions, typically conducted by specialized firms rather than internal HR departments.
These firms, called executive search firms or headhunters, identify and approach qualified candidates who may not be actively seeking new positions: The board hired an executive search firm to find a new CEO.
The term implies discretion and a targeted approach rather than public job postings.
- competency mappingCataloging workforce abilities systematically
- headhuntingRecruiting talent from competitors
- talent acquisitionSourcing and hiring employees
- shortlistCulled selection for review
- C-suiteTop executive positions
- job searchjob hunting, job boards, job fairs, job fair, job listing
- hiringhiring, job, interview, resume, application
- recruitingrecruiter, recruiting, recruit, recruiters, headhunter
- business servicesconsulting, software, legal services, coaching, training
- HRhiring, human resources, recruiting, HR, onboarding
- professional servicesconsultant, law firm, consulting, accounting firm, consulting firm
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