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Executive
Search
Executive Search is the most effective and thorough way to
recruit the best talents. It aims to track down and recruit people who are
doing a great job in their current companies. These people are usually well
respected and integrated into their existing work environment, so not actively
looking for new jobs. They do not regularly read Situations Vacant pages so
need to be identified and then approached on a direct, individual basis.
This is a time intensive process, so it involves a commitment
from clients in advance, but it is the best way to hire the most Outstanding
Candidates.
Executive Search has long traditions, originating in the US in
1920s, but it has undergone dramatic changes. As industry specialists Start is
well aware of the Target Universes where particular candidates are most likely
to be found, successfully identifying Outstanding Candidates and promoting
client's opportunities over many years. But Start now adds to this what is
termed "third generation research", beyond "the old-boys' network", involving
systematic and creative cross-checking of a variety of sources through various
directories (published and on-line), cold-calling, and telephoning existing
contacts.
This is a tried and tested, structured methodology, to strict
deadlines and deliverables formally agreed in advance with the client. This
produces some of the very best applicants and ensures clients have exhausted
all options. Clients should always be able to fill their open positions with
the best possible talents, as long as they have something to offer and they
engage Start to conduct their recruitment campaigns.
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