What is Executive Search?
Executive Search is a specialised recruitment service focused on identifying and attracting high-level professionals, typically for senior management and leadership roles but also for confidential appointments where a discreet approach is required..
Unlike the traditional contingency placement process, executive search is more of a proactive process. It involves targeted searches and discreet approaches to key professionals in similar roles in competing or similar organisations.
The search consultants, with the help of a research team identitfy suitable candidates who would not normally be looking for a new role. Using a detailed understanding of the opportunity, present the role and entice the candidates interest. It's a far more involved and sometimes time consuming process but the proactive nature and discreet approaches ensure client confidentiality and a high quality selection of shortlisted candidates.
To reflect the time involved in an extensive search process the fee structure includes an upfront retainer and service milestone payments based on shortlist presentations and of course the final placement/commencement of employment.
Strategic high-touch process
Key Features of an Executive Search Process
Targeted Search for Senior Roles: Executive search focuses on finding candidstes who are highly skilled, experienced and capable of taking on strategic leadership roles. These positions often require individuals with deep industry experience, leadership skills and a track record of success.
Proactive Recruiting: Executive search relies on a proactive approach, identifying and targeting candidates who may not be looking for work but would ba a great fit for the role. The role of the exeutive search consultant is to understand the candidates intrinsic values, where there is a match to use their knowledge of the role and the organisation to highlight the opportunity and entice the candidate to be put forard in their shortlist to the client.
Confidentiality: Executive search is often used for sensitive hires where confidentiality is critical. This could be due to the nature of the role, or because the client does not want to publicly disclose that they are searching for a new leader.
Industry & Role Expertise: Executive search consultants are highly skilled in understanding the nuances of the industry, the specific role and the qualifications and experience required. Inmportantly they are able to assess the skill levels and research the successes of the candidates whilst working in their previous roles. Delving into cultural fit, leadership style and ability to drive the clients goals moving forward.
Long Term Focus: Executive search isn't just about filling roles quickly. It's about finding the best possible candidate who will have a long term impact on the company or their projects. The ideal candidates will also align with the clients longer term goals.
Negotiating & Closing: Once a canididate is selected, the executive search consultants pklay a key role in negotiating compensation packages, contracts and other apsects of the employment agreement.
Why Use An Executive Search Process?
- Access to top talent
- Confidential & strategic approach
- Expertise in high level roles
- Thorough research process to identify the best candidates
- Time saving
- Negotiation assistance
Our executive search process is a highly successful, delivery focused service offering
If you would like to find out more about our executive search service please contact us.
rob.lawrence@acrworld.com