It’s no secret that recruiting top talent takes time. But why does it have to take your time? Executive recruiters are not a new strategy for business owners looking to find the right fit for their team, but in today’s busy world, there’s never been a better time to take advantage of those resources.  

Let’s start with the basics:  

What is an executive recruiter? 

With executive recruiting, recruiters find, qualify, and select candidates for their clients’ open positions. They work through their networks, obtain referrals, attend events, source candidates online and engage in outbound recruiting activities to find the right candidates.  

An executive recruiter works closely with leadership to understand company expectations, culture and goals. They leverage this information with their network to find the ideal candidate for their client.  

What services do they offer?  

There are many steps that go into finding and hiring an employee, most of which an executive recruiter is there to assist with. They offer consultations on job postings to ensure you are attracting the right candidates. Most executive recruiters will pre-screen and vet candidates to understand if they would be the right fit for their clients. After they’ve pre-screened the candidates and are ready to move forward they will coordinate interviews with all parties and follow-up to gather feedback going forward. Essentially, executive recruiters are there for the full life cycle of recruiting.  

What are the benefits? 

Simplified hiring process 

• The recruitment process can get complicated, especially if you have multiple hiring managers or multiple open positions. Think of your executive recruiter as your one-stop shop. Everything should funnel through them during the recruiting process and in turn, create a seamless experience for you and your candidate. They work with both parties to gather information, coordinate meetings and provide feedback.  

Save time and effort 

• While it may seem simple enough to put a job posting on LinkedIn and find candidates that way, there are more steps that can make the experience more positive. The pre-screening process can take up a majority of a hiring managers time and not even result in a scheduled interview. Executive recruiters take on the task of reviewing resumes, screening candidates and answering questions to save time and deliver high quality talent.  

Wide network of top talent 

• The process of creating a job posting, finding the right place to post it and relying on software to deliver you the right candidates can be lengthy. With an executive recruiter, they are consistently and proactively reaching out to engage with candidates. This process allows them to tap into that network when an opening comes up with a client and avoid starting from scratch.  

For businesses looking to get back to what they do best (running their business) and streamline their process, finding an executive recruiter should be on your priority list. Executive recruiters offer expertise, time-saving solutions, and a wider range of candidates, making the recruitment process a seamless experience.  

Lever1’s recruitment team has placed over 72 executives in leading companies. With our vast experience and an extensive network of exceptional candidates, we are committed to finding the right fit for your company’s culture and strategic vision. 

But don’t take our word for it. Here’s what one of our candidates (now a client) said about their experience:  

“I worked with Pam at Lever1 on a recent job search and she had great insight and advice for me. She makes a terrific connection with people, which is what makes her so good at what she does. I count on her now as a trusted member of my network.” 

Pam Martin | Director of Recruiting Services 

Pam Martin is our Director of Recruitment Services. Her strengths include relationship building among clients and candidates alike in order to optimize the recruiting match. She is active in a variety of key networking organizations including the Association for Corporate Group of Kansas City, Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG), and the Corporate Growth Group.