Part 1: Executive Search, what is it and what are the challenges?

Article Written by David Grundy - CEO & co-founder of Invenias

Part 1: Executive Search, what is it and what are the challenges?

It is important to define what is meant by the term executive search and how it differs from operational and volume recruitment. Executive search is the highly specialist sourcing of candidates for senior, executive or other highly specialist positions in organisations. These tend to be positions which historically are more difficult to fill, requiring significant time and devoted attention as the person appointed will have a profound impact on the organisation.