What are the benefits of using an Executive Search Firm?
Fuelled by foreign investors’ demand for high caliber talent, Executive Search has been a popular service in China since 1992. The benefits of turning to a professional search firm are apparent, given the high expectations for candidates and the limited talent pool in China. 1. Reaching candidates not currently in the job market. Through executive search firms’ network and candidate records, it is possible to uncover suitable candidates who are happily employed and not actively looking for new employment opportunities. 2. Ensuring reliability in reference checks. Unlike in-house HR staff which do not have the network and have to rely heavily on references provided by the candidates, recruiters in professional search firms tap into their reliable and usually more realistic sources to get an honest story on candidates. 3. Executive hiring mistakes are extremely expensive. Professional search firms can help companies avoid hiring mistakes that often occur when inexperienced in-house HR st
