Does the Headhunter have experience of working within our sector?

It is with natural regularity that we are asked whether we have relevant experience of headhunting within a specific sector. Our answer has always been that whilst experience of headhunting within a sector could have advantages it is not always necessary and can sometimes have disadvantages. For example the more a headhunter works in one particular sector the more “off limits clients” there are, hence limiting the amount of companies a headhunter can approach. However, the defining point is that having understood the client brief we are expert at getting to the right individuals and assessing their suitability for the position available. Industry experience is not an essential facet in achieving this.

Why use a headhunter instead of standard agencies?

There are two types of potential candidates, Active and Passive. Active candidates are proactively looking for a new role, responding to advertisements and registering with agencies. Typically 1 in 5 potential candidates, or 15-20% of the talent pool are actively looking at any one time. Passive candidates are people who could be open to a new opportunity but are not proactively seeking to leave their current employers. These candidates make up the remaining 80% of the candidate talent pool and tend to be the most successful, often being too busy to apply for other positions.

Headhunting is effective as it targets both the active and passive candidates, thus maximising the exposure of the vacancy to the relevant individuals. We at Sapphire Search and Select will always look to work in a confidential manner. We understand that there are times when a client is keen to maintain a certain degree of confidentiality. This may be because they do not want their staff to discover they are seeking to fill a specific position or that they do not want key competitors to become aware.

Can I only use a headhunter for senior level appointments?

This perhaps is one of the biggest misconceptions about headhunting. When one thinks of headhunting one imagines that the headhunter only gets involved with senior management. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our model of headhunting really fits in recruiting at any level or within any discipline. Whatever the role maybe whether an office junior or a senior appointment the same headhunting skills apply to get you the best possible candidate.

As a candidate why should I discuss my career move with Sapphire Search and Select?

We are committed to engaging in an open and honest dialogue with our candidates. Making a career change can be a huge step and with this in mind we endeavour to support our candidates through every stage of the recruitment process. One of the most important aspects of our unique recruitment methodology involves assessing the personality traits and long term goals of each of our candidates to ensure that we correctly match them with the type of organisation they will excel in.

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