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When most people hear the term “headhunter,” it probably leaves them with a sour taste in their mouth. Of course, the term isn’t nearly as bad as it sounds, and having headhunters in Toronto can be incredibly advantageous.
What is a Headhunter?
In essence, a headhunter is an agency that goes out and looks for specific candidates to fill a job opening. It could be that your company has tried numerous times to find the perfect employee for the position but has fallen short. Or it could be that your company needs someone immediately to fill the position and doesn’t have the time or resources to look for candidates.
In many cases, headhunters have access to positions that aren’t always advertised in public ways. They have the permission and ability to go out and recruit these individuals specifically for the position and the company that hired them. More often than not, they don’t get paid until the position has been filled.
Once the headhunter has found a qualified applicant (or several qualified applicants), they will then pass those people on to your company. From there, you will review and decide which candidates you want to interview and potentially hire. Headhunters in Toronto rarely will do any hiring for you, but they will go out of their way to find the best candidates.
How is a Headhunter Different than a Recruiter?
In addition to headhunters, your business might also work with a recruiter from recruitment companies. In some ways, they are like a headhunter because they will go out and find qualified candidates to fill the open position you have at your company. The difference between the two is that recruitment agencies in Brampton will pre-screen the candidates and facilitate the interview process.
More often than not, a recruiter will post the open positions your company has in various places, including on the web and perhaps in print publications. They are usually the point of contact for the people applying should they have any questions about the job. They may be found in human resource department or have human resource-based roles and can also specialize in certain industries.
Which One Should You Use?
Knowing which one to work with will depend on the type of position you need filled and how soon you need it filled. It may be possible to work with recruitment agencies in Brampton that can be both a headhunter and a recruiter. This would give you the best of both worlds.
If you have any questions about the process or need some employees to help on a temporary or permanent basis, get in touch with Nova Staffing. They have years of specialized experience finding the best employees to fill your open positions. See how they can help you find the right people for the job.