A targeted approach, not a scatter-gun search
Headhunting is not about sending a job advertisement to a large database and waiting. It is about identifying specific individuals in the market, based on their profile, their reputation, and their likely motivation, and making a considered, compelling approach.
Creideas does this with discretion and with substance. Every approach is researched and personalised. The candidate is given a genuine reason to have the conversation, not a generic pitch dressed up as an opportunity.
How Creideas approaches a headhunting assignment
- A thorough briefing to understand the role, the organisation, and the ideal profile in specific terms
- Market mapping to identify target individuals by sector, organisation, seniority, and specialism
- A discreet, direct approach to each identified candidate
- Initial assessment and qualification before any candidate is presented
- Full briefing of shortlisted candidates before they meet the client
When headhunting is the right approach
Headhunting works best when the candidate pool is narrow, when seniority demands a discreet approach, or when a client has identified specific individuals they want to approach. It is also the right approach when an organisation’s brand or market position is not strong enough to attract the calibre of candidate needed through an open advertisement.
