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A lot of business managers have the impression that headhunting is
always an expensive option. In truth it can be if the client does not
clearly specify their requirements.
However, when the client does issue a detailed person specification
and job description a lot of precious time in finding the right
candidate can be saved and costs can be tailored to reflect the
complexity of the search.
The selection and recruitment process of new staff can at the best
of times be a lottery. Business Managers are often expected to select
staff for recruitment on the strength of one of two short
interviews/meetings. Sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn't.
When it doesn't it can be disruptive, costly and detrimental to
a business particularly when we are talking about a SME rather than a
large multi-national company. It is therefore hardly surprising that
many companies are turning to the use of a professional headhunting
company to carry out most of the groundwork and pre-qualification
activities that form part of the recruitment process.
Effective Headhunting
One such company which offers effective headhunting
services is a Milton Keynes based concern called Aster Interim
Solutions. Paul Wilson, Managing Director of Aster takes up the story. "We use psychometric analysis and job mapping on each headhunting
assignment as screening techniques to maximise the chance of the
interviewee being compatible with the clients' "ideal candidate
profile". This ensures we not only present a shortlist of candidates to
the client who are technically qualified for the role but they are
also more than likely to fit in with the clients'corporate culture".
The use of an headhunting company can be an extremely effective strategy.
Paul Wilson
Managing Director
Aster Interim Solutions Ltd
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