Headhunters
Headhunters are key players in connecting top talent with leading companies in today's competitive job market. Recently, the executive search or headhunting market has surged as companies globally hunt for talented leaders to steer their success. Therefore, organizations are increasingly relying on headhunters for tailored recruitment solutions. Let Aniday get you through the roles headhunters play in the talent market, and see how they support businesses and job seekers in the recruitment process.
Buckstand Consulting Group is a fast-growing executive search firm headquartered in Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India. Buckstand is the result of the collective vision of a like-minded young, motivated & diverse team of search professionals for creating a unique search firm in India with global standards. VISION & MISSION Our vision is to emerge as one of the best Executive Search Firms by refining the search methodologies adopted by various search & recruitment firms across India/Overseas & set industry benchmarks with our unique service delivery. Our mission is to meet our client's needs by identifying, evaluating, and pursuing highly qualified candidates so that our clients can achieve their organizational goals and thus maintain long & fruitful relationships with them. OUR VALUES Professionalism – Performing high-quality work by following the right process and maintaining high levels of professionalism thus contributing to the profession and the body of knowledge of executive search. Commitment – Doing more than what we commit. Observing timelines, going the extra mile, and working hard for our client’s satisfaction. We believe in “under-promise & over-deliver.” Respect – Showing respect for our clients, candidates, employees, and for anyone with whom we come in contact. Treating others as we wish to be treated. Trustworthiness – Being a trusted advisor to our clients and candidates. Selecting the best candidates without bias from a diverse slate. Innovation – Being on the "cutting edge" in processes, executive selection, technology, consulting skills, and knowledge.
Shreespot is focusing on the niche hiring in Technology, Research and Support functions. It is driven by team of individuals who have worked in the Corporate Recruitment, Corporate training and HR Consulting domain. Shreespot is actively involved in providing global IT & Non-IT manpower services to our esteemed clients. It is an Information Technology Consulting & Executive Search firm, specializing in locating and attracting highly qualified technical personnel. We are headquartered in India. Shreespot is the pioneer of organized recruitment services in India. We are a sourcing and recruitment partner of organizations seeking to achieve competitive advantage through deployment of best possible expertise. Over the years, we have been the preferred recruitment partners for clients. Shreespot has formed strategic alliances based on mutual support and collaboration in order to provide our clients and candidates best of solutions. We set ourselves on a high level for customer service that we provide to both candidates and clients. Our provision of services is faster to save time, and cost effective, that makes our quality of service second to none.
Vorata InfoTech & Services Pvt Ltd is over 8 years into Networking, Development Services & HR Consulting. With the corporate office in Gurgaon & branch offices in San Francisco, USA the company caters to a wide array of services for clients in large Business Houses and MNC's in India and abroad. Vorata HR Consulting & Staffing Solutions: Vorata provides a comprehensive set of services that include assessment of client needs, recruitment through advertisement, executive search, head hunting, etc for all levels of specialized positions, walk-in-interviews, etc.
Impearl Services India, headquartered in Chennai, is a leading end-to-end HR solutions company with a focus on Executive Search, Recruitment, Training & Learning and Temporary Staffing services to client organisations. With a national presence of branches Hyderabad and Mumbai. Impearl is the fastest growing HR Company in India.
We are Infortecorp Solutions . We are a specialized boutique recruitment company founded in 1996. We are headquartered in Bangalore with offices across UK. We are leading HR solutions providers with focus on Executive Search, Software and web development, Recruitment, Learning, Outsourcing, Temporary Staffing and Background check services to our clients across various domains. We provide our unadulterated services better than anyone else in courses like Foreign Languages, Regional Languages, Advanced Spoken English, Personality Development and list of IT Courses that can yield job placement assurance. We challenge ourselves every day, every moment to better our services and achieve better customer satisfaction in every opportunity. Besides that , we also provide special services to help cure people suffering from stuttering and stammering problems, low self image and personality development. We are a Business Process Outsourcing services provider of the Highest expertise and diligence, we cater to our Global Client’s clients as our own. We help our candidates prepare for these certification courses in a very uncommercialised way, with the highest care and time, giving special attention to each candidate.
Welkin Partners is a boutique consulting firm with established practices in "executive search" and "corporate advisory", having an extended delivery network in over 62 cities across the world. Welkin brings an optimum confluence of high client focus expected from a small firm and global footprint associated with large international firms. Our clients range from small family managed, privately held companies to large publicly held listed corporations. In addition to providing top talent to our clients, Welkin has advised many global PE funds on India investment strategy, deal sourcing and deal evaluation. We also assist clients in fund raising and M&A activities to grow inorganically.
Foxo consulting is driven by passion to solve real world problems by using technology at its best. We're mainly an IT consultancy & an international headhunting firm with office in India. We set out as a team to help businesses shine in this new era of internet and technology. With emerging platforms such as NFT & Metaverse, everybody wants to make sure they are able to reach out to their potential customers and provide the right solutions. Understanding the real world problems, we thrive to help our clients in this journey.
Hi, I joined Recruitery since 10 2022 and currently working as a Recruitment Consultant on Recruitery. My objective is to help Employers in locating the best candidate by assessing their strengths, skills, proficiency, and personality traits before recommending them to the job. On the other side, I also assist candidates in their search for suitable employment, as well as in the development of their career path and future, by knowing their goals and abilities. Feel free to contact me.
INFINIQE is a global consulting firm that serves a broad mix of clients in the areas of recruitment, business processes, career guidance & transformation. We enjoy what we do and are a passionate bunch of experienced professionals aiming at transforming the stories of our clients. We have seen the real business/ corporate world, experienced the pitfalls, taken the dip in life and successfully accomplished tons of global projects. We bring ‘real’ experience on the ground, that drives meaningful solutions for our clients. - Our firm is designed to operate with a focused approach to understand the root-causes of the problems on the ground and with our strong set of values - We adopt hands-on guidance to those clients and partner with them to put recommendations into practice over the long-term - Our imagination of the constantly changing global triggers is embedded in our solutions and consequently, our winning solutions are deployed with utmost confidence and a high-degree of attainable success Our Service lines are: 1. For Corporate: #Business Advisory - Strategy, Outsourcing, Process Reviews, Center of Excellence, Process Audits #Recruitment - Candidate Assessment, Headhunting, Campus Hiring & Induction, HR Outsourcing #Career Transformation - Employee Onboarding, New Manager, Experienced Manager, MS Excel #Regulatory, Legal & Compliance - Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Know-Your-Customer (KYC) Diligence/ Reviews, Contract Drafting, Abstraction & Analysis, Building Center of Excellence #Brand Positioning - Creatives/ Artwork, Branding, Videos, Event Management 2. For Educational Institutes: #Campus to Corporate Programs - enhancing the employability of their students 3. For Students & Professionals: #Career Courses - Resume Review, Interview Coaching, Communication Coaching, Career Counselling, New Employee Program and MS Excel Reach us at [email protected]
Welcome to YAM RPO LinkedIn profile page. We specialise in partnering with MSP (Managed Service Provider) and RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) providers, placing contingent and permanent workers in Technology, Engineering, Media, Marketing & HR. Introducing our clients to some of the brightest minds using advanced technologies and having the hard skills needed to influence and manage the process. We've worked hard to develop genuine insight into our clients' worlds and are devoted to their cause. Having a unique understanding of our clients allows us to provide the best service in the market to our candidates. We provide tailored recruitment services to clients who have a broad range of requirements and objectives. Alongside traditional recruitment methods, we also offer a wide range of contract staffing solutions. From short-term assignments to long-term contractors, it allows complete flexibility and freedom to both you and your employee. For critical positions, new startups, company turnarounds and where organisations need to recruit the very best talent we provide a bespoke executive search led service Our track record of finding and placing high caliber candidates is second to none as evidenced by our many client and candidate testimonials. For overseas organisations or new start-ups setting up in Ireland we have introduced a video interviewing platform, allowing candidates to interview remotely and our clients to review the best candidates in their own time or share \ collaborate with overseas colleagues. Streamlining and simplifying the entire recruitment process.
PPL Matters is a growing trusted Executive Search Consulting firm consulting to the worlds more reputed organizations. Our Executive Search Solutions include - Talent mapping, succession planning, board consulting, global and regional executive hiring specifically in the Banking Financial Services Industry and Media & Entertainment. PPL Matters Executive Search's borderless search operations and established network span placement of Indian talent globally. PPL Matters provide comprehensive end-to-end HR solutions. Our Tailored workforce solutions include - 1.Permanent and contract staffing, 2. Recruitment Process Outsourcing primarily to multinationals companies as new entrants into India as well as those already established in India. Being a part of India’s growth story is our story. Recognition of capabilities of top management who can deliver has helped the industry grow exponentially, in all major sectors like Banking, IT, Services industry etc. We are now looking beyond to the next quantum jump in growth & industries demand for senior management personnel to take their industry forward. The demand is likely to be generated by MNC’s, Industry & VC’s who look at India as the insatiable center for consumption.
CloudWiz Consulting is into training and consulting of cloud technologies. We are also into IT Executive Search and support various IT staffing options for our clients. Our Founder and Director Ashish Deshpande has 25 years experience in the IT industry and has worked with organizations like Accenture, Deloitte and TCS in various geographies and roles. Looking at the current trends in the industry he decided to start an organisation that develops skills in different cloud technologies and helps organizations in their cloud journey. We are fortunate to have many industry experts helping us by offering to be facilitators to deliver trainings in different technologies. Our facilitators have combined experience of training 500+ cloud professionals.
3C Corporate Career Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. is a executive search and recruitment company. Our excellence is in providing highly qualified and experienced professionals for Senior, Middle and Junior Management Level. Our specialization is in understanding company needs, and providing candidates with relevant experience and skills to meet your needs. Our mission is to recruit responsible people in respect of vacancy and company needs. The best investment a company can make is in their Human Resources. After all the success of an organization ultimately depends upon it. This good intention must be put into action without hesitation. We are a privately handled global recruitment company. We are a dedicated team of professional consultants offering Business Management Solutions. We believe that, human asset is the primary and important asset in the growth of any organization or industry. Our philosophy is to provide dedicated, dynamic and responsive human asset to our valued customers. Our well trained and experienced team is responsible in providing highly qualified and experienced professionals Spanning from senior contributor to interim executive, we can identify the right candidate. Our specialization is in understanding company needs, and providing candidates with relevant experience and skills to meet your needs effectively. Success of an organization ultimately depends upon effective and efficient Human Resource. With this good intention we works with confidence and commitment which makes us a growing Business Management consultant.
Ethos India is a 10 year old Executive Search firm based in Pune which specialises in boutique searches for Middle and senior level CXO positions in the Engineering and Manufacturing sectors. It also undertakes Consultancy services to the SME sector.
Sarayodha Softech India Private Ltd, include software development right from conceptualization, through development and testing, to ongoing support. Sarayodha Softech India Private Ltd, offers software development services by being an active partner to the client during all the phases of SDLC. Our endeavor is always to create the long term business partnership, and strongly believe that it can be achieved by delivering excellence in every stage of the software development life cycle with considerable amount of efforts from our efficient Project Management & Project Development teams in USA and dedicated teams at our offshore development center in India. We are Software Re-Seller & Engineering, Product development, Professional services & Support/ Maintenance partner with BoardwalkTech Inc USA. We have provided our services to wide range of our customers including: Apple, AbbVie, Adtran, Asus, Brocade, Corsair, Crayola, Coca Cola, Headhunter Bow Strings, Heineken, II-VI Incorporated, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Kroger Co, Lindt, Levi Strauss & Co, Office Depot, ON Semiconductor, PWC, Rockwell Automation, Syngenta AG, C&A, SWM, Target Corporation, Verifone, Welch Food Inc and still counting...
NutanTek is a young and dynamic professional services company that leverages the judicious mix of creativity, innovation and technology to provide the human-centered solutions to our customers. We offer innovative and cost-effective solutions in IT and Human Resources areas to customers worldwide. We apply industry proven approaches of Design Thinking, Agile and Lean to creatively solve the business problems to derive human-centered design of products, services and processes. Our team of IT professionals, Creative Designers and Analysts work cohesively to design and build smart IT solutions to enable brand-value enhancements of our customers. Our HR Consulting Services are driven by a team of experienced HR professionals in partnership with IT enthusiasts to help organizations to acquire the best-fit talent on-demand. Our guiding mantra is 'Let's Collaborate'?. Its collaborate for synergy, for differentiation, for success within the team and across organizations enabling unique services and solutions to our customers. Our portfolio of services includes: - Design Lab Services • CX Research • UI Design • Design Camp • Design Clinic IT Services • Web development • Mobile app development • IT Support • Resource augmentation HR Consultancy Services • Contract Staffing • Entry Level Hiring • Mid Management Hiring • Executive Search • Corporate Training
Welcome to Value-Unlocked. It’s a pleasure to introduce our firm to you and highlight just a few of the reasons we have become the partner of choice for many leaders and organizations. We’re not just another Consulting firm advocating best practices, we are strategic thought partners co-creating next practices for our clients. Our mission is to help you unlock the hidden value in your organization and help you build upon it to create sustainable competitive advantage for your organisation. There are no shortcuts to excellence; courageous leadership is the only path. Our practice areas: strategy, culture transformation, executive coaching; leadership development; executive search; and organizational design, focus on the areas where the best leaders place their emphasis. So, if you desire to make a difference in your organization, we invite you to engage with Value-Unlocked. Our Mission To help business leaders build inspired businesses that support them, their family, their employees and their community. Core Values – We strive to make a difference: Our primary motivation is to help people and organizations succeed. – We begin by listening: We are investing our reputation in your dreams; we succeed when your dreams are realized. – Leadership with Vision matters: Leadership without vision is like trying to drive blind – it won’t end well. We don’t just talk about vision, we operationalize it. – Don’t Implement – Deliver: Implementation is process, while delivery is the strategic advantage from the process. We believe in agile, high-velocity, and high impact delivery that creates competitive advantage. ----------------------------------------------------------- We help companies across industries improve performance. Often this involves working across a number of departments and levels within your organization. Leadership Teams: We help drive sales revenue growth initiatives and uncover the levers that lead to significant growth. We work with Leadership teams to set the growth agenda and develop sales strategies and help them build engagement with and elicit commitments from teams below for its implementation. Operational Teams : We help realise efficiencies through interventions around procurement and processes using commercial and value engineering levers. We help institute a cost saving mindset and implement a framework to funnel value accretive ideas into tangible actionable initiatives. Professional Services Providers: If you’re like most professional services firms, your experts and practitioners are expected to bring in new business and grow current clients. But they didn’t enter their careers expecting they would someday need to sell. They’ve never been taught how to sell and many don't want to sell. We help build this capability of giving your business a sales orientation. Individuals: As Galileo said “You cannot teach a man anything. You can only help him discover it within himself” and that is what we do as Coaches. We leverage powerful ‘open’ questioning technique to help you take a deep dive inside to introspect and not only come up with solutions but also to convert these solutions into actionable activities and build commitment. As an accountability partner in long(er) sustained engagements, we effectively root for your growth.
VRS Advisory Services is a Start-up Advisory, Complete HR Services provider & Business Consulting Organisation. Started operation in 2014 and all our success, we owe to our Esteemed Clients. With a Vision - Recruiting or hiring of the perfect candidates is a continuous process, so our learning too, we are always expanding, adopting new technologies, creating a self-evolving system to ensure best services for our clients. Our current client base starts from MSME, SME, Semi Government to Corporate Companies. We have inducted few services to single window solutions for our Clients. Our Services Listed below *Start-up Advisory *Incubation *Feasibility Study *Valuation & Consulting *Fund Raising *India Entry Strategy *Infrastructural Support *IT Staff Augmentation *IT – Project Based Support *C-Suite Hiring or Executive Search *Mid Segment Hiring *Recruitment Process Outsourcing *HR Consulting Services *Insurance Services *Printing, Branding & Event Management *Web Development Services *SEO, SMO Services
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Ridhaan Immigration & HR Management Services Private Limited was established with a focus on immigration, recruitment and human resources services. We are evolved into an integrated services company with a commitment to provide work permits, residence & citizenship to people. The concept of work permit, residence and citizenship planning as globalization has expanded, work permits, residence permits and citizenship have become topics of significant interest Ridhaan Immigration & HR Management Services Private Limited is focused exclusively on work permits, residence and citizenship. Individual partners, directors and senior officers, are regulated where applicable by the respective authorities in the countries where they operate. Global presence Foraying into the overseas market, Ridhaan Immigration & HR Management Services Private Limited enjoys the patronage of clients through our offices worldwide. We work closely with our associate partners around the world. Ridhaan Immigration & HR Management Services Private Limited aims to expand its global network and invest in new people; operating systems; information technology; and quality. We currently place professionals in the following industries namely BFSI, Real Estate, Finance, Engineering, Consumer Electronics, IT and Oil and Gas sector. We provide expertise in the following areas to our clientele • Immigration, Recruitment and Outsourcing Services. • Executive Search, Reference Checks and Selection • Work Permits, Residency Permits and Citizenship • Relocation Services Our principles Like our clients, we place particular emphasis on a practical approach and impeccable quality. • To offer our services only if we feel that we can be of genuine assistance. Without exception. • To present all our clients with a highly professional and personal service. Worldwide. • To base all our business on honesty, integrity and high ethical standards.
Teammates Services is an IT recruitment consultant. We have strong local industry contacts, are seamlessly connected with and supported by the Teammates’ global partners. We are the client’s closest partners and understand their specific culture and business needs. This, coupled with our deep practice understanding and local knowledge, ensures the selection of the best candidate with the best cultural fit. We are more than just headhunters. We believe in building and nurturing long-term partnerships with our clients and candidates and we are committed to providing the best value proposition to our clients in search and assessment of associate to executive level.
Headhunter Topics
Headhunter - who are they?
Headhunters are experts who find and recommend top talents for job opportunities. Typically employed by recruitment agencies, they may have their talent pool for specific roles, or they may proactively seek out top talents by targeting employees who are hired by other companies, or known as passive candidates. According to an Aniday survey, 79% of the potential hires are this kind of candidate.
Moreover, headhunters engage with potential candidates to understand their interests, qualifications, experiences, and expectations, then refer the best fit to the hiring managers. Headhunters are highly sought after when employers need to fill urgent positions and can’t find the right candidate on their own.
Understanding the dynamics of the headhunting market
The global executive search (headhunting) market is expected to reach around USD 34.24 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.40% from 2024 to 2032. This surge highlights the vital role headhunters play in the recruitment process. Here are some key factors that drive the dynamics of this market:
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Firstly, globalization and market expansion:
Thanks to the rise of globalization, the executive search market has significantly expanded. Multinational companies now require top-tier leaders who comprehend diverse regulations, cultural nuances, and market dynamics. With the support of headhunters, your business can find executives adept at driving growth and managing complex international landscapes. Moreover, if your business involves cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) that often require leadership changes, it would further fuel the need for expert search services to facilitate smooth transitions across different regions.
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Secondly, talent shortages and succession planning:
The talent shortage is real, with businesses worldwide facing challenges in filling key positions. As experienced leaders retire, companies face the challenge of nurturing the next generation of leadership. While many candidates show great potential, they often lack some specific skills that employers are seeking. Despite advances in AI and technology, these tools have yet to fully address the critical gaps contributing to ongoing talent shortages.
Therefore, headhunters play a crucial role in this process, leveraging their extensive networks and expertise to discover and develop high-potential candidates. The growing focus on succession planning and talent development has spurred increased demand for headhunting services, as businesses invest in robust leadership pipelines to ensure long-term stability and operational continuity.
How can headhunters support businesses?
Headhunters provide a significant advantage in candidate evaluation for business. In general, headhunters can help businesses through:
Attracting passive candidates:
One major advantage of using a headhunter is their ability to reach passive candidates who may not see the job advertisements. This expands the talent pool and increases the chances of finding certified higher-quality candidates. Although these individuals aren't actively job-hunting, they are open to the right opportunity. Headhunters use their networks and outreach skills to proactively find and engage them, helping employers minimize recruiting risks.
Managing time, cost, and resources effectively:
Headhunter simplifies the recruitment process by maintaining a vast database of highly qualified candidates. They bring extensive experience in evaluating and selecting candidates who match job requirements, streamlining the hiring process. This allows businesses to focus more on their core operations.
Allocating the most suitable and high-quality candidates:
Headhunters possess a broad network of candidates they've previously engaged with, enabling them to swiftly pinpoint individuals who are a perfect fit for a particular role. Additionally, they can connect with passive candidates, those not actively job hunting but open to new opportunities.
Ensuring information security:
Some job roles are best kept confidential, making advertising difficult. A headhunter can conduct a discreet search campaign, allowing companies to attract qualified candidates without publicly posting the position.
How can headhunters support job seekers:
Headhunters can also support candidates in job hunting thanks to their connection with employers. Acting as intermediaries, they facilitate successful matches between both sides. Here are aspects headhunter can help them:
Access to the hidden job market:
A major challenge for job seekers is the lack of awareness about available job opportunities. Headhunters have access to an extensive network of employers and not publicly advertised openings. By connecting job seekers with these hidden opportunities, headhunters enhance their chances of finding the perfect job.
Shorten Application Process:
Job applications can be lengthy, particularly when customizing candidates’ resumes and cover letters for each position. Headhunters can simplify this process by aligning their skills and qualifications with the right job opportunities. They also offer valuable advice on enhancing their resume and cover letter to help them stand out from the competition.
Consulting and negotiating:
Headhunters, with their deep industry knowledge, can offer crucial insights and guidance on how to present themselves as a top candidate. They can also help them identify any skill gaps and recommend ways to address them effectively. Beyond matching candidates to roles, headhunters offer essential advice on salary expectations and benefits, advocating on behalf of candidates to secure the most competitive compensation packages.
Expanding the network of job searchers:
Building a professional network can be tough, especially for industry newcomers or those relocating. Headhunters can connect job seekers with key industry professionals and decision-makers, opening doors to new opportunities and valuable connections.
The full process of finding and attracting talents
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Client consultation: starts with a detailed consultation with the hiring organization to understand the role's requirements, including responsibilities, qualifications, and company culture. This forms the basis for a customized recruitment strategy.
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Market research and analysis: involves analyzing industry trends, competition, and talent availability to guide the headhunter's strategy. It helps identify potential top-tier candidates and understand the market context.
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Candidate personas: develop a detailed candidate profile based on insights gathered, outlining necessary skills, experience, and personal attributes. This profile acts as a benchmark throughout the search.
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Finding candidates: using their networks, industry knowledge, and targeted research, headhunters find potential candidates who match the client’s criteria, often including those not actively job-hunting.
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Initial approach: reach out to potential candidates discreetly, presenting the opportunity without revealing the client’s identity.
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Candidate assessment: headhunters perform thorough evaluations through detailed interviews, skill assessments, and reference checks to assess each candidate’s fit for the role.
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Interviews: arrange and manage interviews between the client and selected candidates, handle logistics, gather feedback, and ensure clear communication.
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Negotiation and Offer Stage: headhunters facilitate salary, benefits, and contract negotiations, to ensure a smooth process that meets the needs of both the candidate and the hiring organization.
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Closing the Deal: headhunters finalize the candidate's commitment by addressing any last concerns and ensuring a smooth transition into the new role.
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Follow-Up and Onboarding Support: Headhunters offer continued support during onboarding, including guidance, follow-up check-ins, and maintaining relationships for future opportunities.
How headhunters are paid?
Headhunters are paid only when they successfully place a candidate in a job, as are many independent recruiters. Typically, their fee ranges from 20-30% of the new hire’s first-year salary. Since headhunters work on behalf of the employer, their primary motivation is to satisfy the employer’s needs.
The headhunter’s annual salary can vary depending on experience, the industries of the hiring companies, and the employer’s location. According to Glassdoor, the average annual salary of a headhunter can be from $102,000 - $187,000.
How to select the right headhunter, as a employer and job seeker?
With numerous headhunters to choose from, finding the right one can feel overwhelming. To make the process easier, Aniday suggests focusing on these essential factors when selecting a headhunter:
For employers:
1. Seek Particular Industry Experience
Headhunters and recruiters often handle placements across various industries. However, while they may possess the skills to attract top talent, a thorough understanding of your specific industry is crucial for finding the best fit.
Instead of relying solely on search engine results, tap into your professional network. Reach out to colleagues and connections for recommendations.
When you collaborate with Aniday, your job openings are entrusted to lead headhunters who specialize in your industry. This means you'll benefit from the deep knowledge and targeted expertise of professionals who truly understand your field, ensuring you find the perfect talent quickly and efficiently.
2. Experience is important when seeking senior roles
In today’s competitive job market, finding top talent is more challenging than ever. You should evaluate your headhunter’s expertise, recruitment strategies, and proven success in securing top candidates in advance.
When assessing a headhunter's qualifications, Aniday suggests some critical questions to ask:
- How often do you successfully place candidates?
- What strategies do you use to attract top talent?
- How would you present our company to a high-level executive?
- What timeline can we expect for filling the position?
- How many clients are you currently handling?
- Do you offer a guarantee period?
3. Ensuring headhunters understand your company’s needs
Your headhunter's ability to truly understand your company’s values, culture, hiring needs, and team dynamics is crucial in finding the ideal candidate. You must communicate these expectations, ensuring that both of you are aligned and working towards the same goal.
For job seekers:
Despite the many advantages of working with headhunters, many job seekers often struggle with where to find and connect with them. Here’s what you can do:
1. Seek referrals from your network
Start your search by reaching out to professionals in your network for recommendations of headhunters they’ve successfully worked with. Even if your list is short, it’s fine—especially if you’re targeting a headhunter with expertise in a specific industry or niche market."
2. Explore networking sites
Beyond a simple online search, you can discover headhunters on various networking platforms by using targeted keywords. These sites also allow you to ask other members for personal referrals, helping you connect with the right professionals.
As Southeast Asia's largest headhunter network with over 30,000 professionals, Aniday is the go-to site for connecting with top headhunters across the region.
3. Join industry-specific trade groups or associations.
Headhunters frequently participate in these organizations, making them great places to network and connect with professionals who specialize in your field. By becoming a member, you'll gain access to a list of headhunters and opportunities to build valuable connections.
