Why Use An Executive Search Firm?

Executive Search firms exist to assist companies in finding the perfect candidate for your organization. Generally, they have the time, resources and tools to conduct a proper search. In-house human resources teams lack this focus. they lack the focus because depending on the company, they are incredibly busy with legal compliance, employee relations, driving culture, consulting with leadership, training and performance management.

in addition, most hr departments are understaffed. executive recruitment is a relationship business. many calls, many conversations, many screening questions, assessments, scheduling interviews and being there for the candidate and the hiring manager. a proper executive search consists of:

• understanding the company culture and what makes the perfect candidate.
• Candidate identification through search. usually trying to pry someone away fro their current job.
• ensuring the candidate does not have a non-compete agreement.
• being told "I am not interested" from candidates and hiring managers.
• screening, assessing and building a relationship with the hiring manager and the job candidate.
• over communicating to the candidate and the hiring manager.
• scheduling interviews with multiple members of the hiring team.
• negotiating salary, benefits, pto, bonus, relocation, stock options and other important details. 
• relocation coordination and licensing depending on the industry.
• background checks and drug testing.
• Advice to the candidate on how to give notice to his current employer.
• Ensuring the candidate starts their first day of work.
• Follow up after the candidate becomes an employee.

These are the reasons why companies should use executive search firms to handle their executive and even management recruiting.