If you have a high level position that you are trying to fill, it may be worth considering bringing in an executive search firm. Our sister company Adderley Featherstone specialise in recruiting people for board and senior management positions and have being doing so since 1991.

Adderley Featherstone identify and recruit the right people for the modern business environment. If you have senior management positions to fill and want to find out more about the executive search, head hunting and talent acquisition services on offer, visit the new look Adderley Featherstone website.

Here are a few of the many advantages of using an executive search firm. If you have any questions about your ideal candidate search, please feel free to contact us.

Get the best talent available, not just the best talent that responded to your opportunity

Job postings are effective for many roles but don’t reach all candidates.  Often the best candidate is the one currently working for one of your competitors, who might not necessarily be looking at your postings. To attract them you will need to head hunt them.

The best candidates drive revenue and success

If you utilise an executive search professional to head hunt the best talent, the return on investment can be much higher as they can have a big impact on your business.

Passive candidates are not looking

High level candidates are out there but may be unaware because they are not trawling your job site. You need an executive search firm to get their attention and engage them on why your opportunity is one they should consider.

Good executive search firms hunt for the best talent

An executive search partner will actively seek out the best talent for your opportunity, engage them, and bring you multiple, highly relevant candidates to choose from.

Quality not quantity

You may receive hundreds of CVs from your job posting and not necessarily find who you want. A good executive search firm will only bring you the best candidates who have been researched, interviewed and screened for success.

Stop settling for average

An effective executive search firm will do lots of research in handling your search.  Their job is to find out who the leading candidates are, engage them and get them excited about joining your team. It’s not just about finding talent who will grow your business. It is also about finding the right talent who can grow with your business and make a positive impact.  

Every company is unique and your search should reflect this

A quality executive search firm will approach your recruitment with a fresh perspective.  It’s not about having a high volume of resumes.  It is about finding very specific talent solutions for your business and individuals who will bring significant levels of expertise, market sector knowledge and awareness. A well-executed search can have a massive effect on the performance of your business.