Glossary for Recruitment Professionals

Executive Search / Headhunting

Also known as Executive Recruitment or Headhunting, it is a specialised recruitment service provided by firms or agencies to find top-level candidates for senior-level positions or other highly specialised positions within organisations. It is typically conducted by executive search firms or headhunters who use targeted approaches such as talent mapping, market intelligence, and discreet outreach to attract top-tier leadership talent.