Executive search is a recruitment technique for strategic positions within a company. Also known as headhunting, this method involves identifying, approaching and recruiting professionals who may match the profile sought.

Unlike traditional recruitment, which is based on publishing job vacancies and analysing the CVs received, headhunting focuses on identifying passive candidates who are not actively looking for a job, but whose experience and skills match those sought for the position.

The headhunter has in-depth experience and knowledge of the associated professions, the market and the trends in the sector. Through this experience, the consultant also has access to an extensive network of specialised professionals. As a result, they have access to passive candidates who perfectly match the profile they are looking for.

For the client company, using a headhunter also saves time and effort in the recruitment process. The consultant in charge of finding the ideal profile contacts the candidates, presents them with the offer, takes references and negotiates the contract. All the client company has to do is choose from among the selected candidates and conduct a few additional interviews if it so wishes.

A headhunter may also be required if the company needs to recruit discreetly and confidentially.