A headhunter also called an executive recruiter is an individual or company that provides recruiting services on behalf of the company. They are hired by a company to recruit candidates for an open vacancy. Headhunter may have a pool of candidates or may actively work to find talent. They are usually hired if the company is unable to find the right person and are paid only if they are successful in placing the candidate. How does a headhunter work? 1. The processes start at the employer. The HR writes up a description of the post and the candidate required. This includes soft and hard skills as well as the personality of the candidate required. 2. The headhunter then looks for an exact match. The word "Exact" is essential as they are hired to streamline the hiring process not to make it more complex. When can't you use a headhunter? As a headhunter looks for the exact candidate, they cannot help if you are a new company on the market. They are also not useful