Executive search firms exist to provide a very specific purpose within the broad range of service providers in the talent acquisition market.
This paper will attempt to shed some light on the dynamics of using a search firm, when and why you would need to use one, the distinction between large and smaller firms, and the advantages of each.
Finding talent is not difficult. Attracting talent is a completely different story. Per Jobindex, “The uprise on the job market continues”. The power dynamic has shifted in favor of candidates making it much harder to “move” the candidates than before. How can companies stand out? What does it take to attract candidates? And how can you work more strategic with your candidate pipeline?