headhunting firm

Talent acquisition agency

A headhunting firm is a recruitment agency that seeks out candidates for executive or specialized positions, typically approaching people who aren't actively job-hunting.

Unlike general employment agencies, headhunters target specific individuals with desirable qualifications: The headhunting firm recruited her away from a competitor.

Also called an executive search firm.

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