Looking for ideal candidates to fill in vacant positions can be a frustrating and time consuming process. Companies are now coming up with innovative ways to help attract and retain top talents in their sectors.

What is headhunting/ Executive Search?

Headhunting, also known as an executive search, is a recruiting style whereby an organization seeks and relies on external executive recruiters who are known as headhunters to find the most ideal candidates to fill specific senior positions.

Headhunters gather relevant information that helps them pre-select the best talents from a pool of potential candidates who match the specific requirements and needs of a company. These candidates are shortlisted according to their skills, experiences and qualifications. Headhunters also work hand in hand with companies or clients to create relevant job descriptions and may also help with interviews and onboarding processes.

Difference between headhunting and traditional recruitment consultancy.

Although the ultimate goal of recruiters and headhunters is the same, they use different styles to achieve the desired results. The main difference between headhunting and traditional recruitment is the approach.

Headhunting involves finding top talents mostly from a pool of passive job seekers who have relevant qualifications for particular job positions and match the requirements of a company. Companies usually hire expert headhunters or agencies that help in executive search because headhunting is time consuming and requires lots of effort and resources for it to be successful. Headhunters create recruitment plans and job descriptions that help them find potential candidates for hard-to-fill positions. This process involves a proactive approach and it requires a high level of professionalism.

Recruitment, on the other hand, involves finding the best talents from a large pool of active and interested job seekers who are looking to fill in a new or vacant position. Recruiters rely on standard recruitment methods such as posting a job advertisement on a company's website or on a recruiting company’s platform to source for potential candidates.

What are the benefits of headhunting for clients/companies

1. Headhunters find the most suitable candidates that match the specific requirements of a company

Headhunters get detailed information of what a company wants in terms of experience, skills and character before pre-selecting the top talent from their pool of potential candidates. They target the most relevant candidates.

2. Headhunters conduct a comprehensive research

Headhunters conduct intense research that involves scanning the entire job market and identifying talented candidates. They update their database of professionals regularly and build a network of contacts that enables them to create a shortlist of potential candidates who match different job roles.

3. Headhunting saves time

Recruiting is time consuming and expensive. Most companies hire and rely on executive search agencies or independent headhunters to help them fill high-level positions. Headhunters are quick, proactive and they have a good understanding of the job market. Headhunting helps companies find suitable candidates for particular job roles within a short period of time.

4. Access to both active and passive job seekers

Although headhunters focus more on talents or candidates that are passive job seekers, they also have access to candidates who are actively looking for jobs. Headhunters can contact both active and passive job seekers depending on the requirements of a client and the kind of talent that they are searching for.

Get the best headhunting services in Kenya today

Despite the high levels of unemployment in Kenya, attracting the best talent in your sector can still be a difficult but necessary activity. Finding the perfect candidates for senior-level positions is intense and requires a lot of time and resources.

If you are looking for the best headhunting services in Kenya or you want to fill a high profile role, then you should consider working with Brites Management Services.

Brites Management Services has experienced headhunters who take time to understand and meet the needs of our clients while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. We do a proper background check on potential candidates before recommending them to our clients.

Let us help you save time and money by sourcing the best talents in the market for your company while you concentrate on other income generating activities.

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