A specialized recruiting service focused on identifying and hiring senior-level executives or leadership roles (e.g., C-suite, VP, Director). This often involves extensive research, networking, and headhunting passive candidates rather than relying solely on job postings.

The process of placing a candidate directly into a client’s organization as a permanent employee (not temporary or contract). The recruiter facilitates the match, and the employer assumes responsibility for the employee from day one.

A search model where a client pays the recruiting firm an upfront fee (retainer) to conduct an exclusive search for a position. The recruiter is paid regardless of the hire outcome and typically works closely with the client until the role is filled.

A model where recruiters are only paid if a candidate is successfully hired. Multiple firms may compete to fill the same role, and the client has no upfront financial commitment.

A model where a company outsources all or part of its recruiting function to an external provider. The RPO firm acts as an extension of the client’s HR/recruiting team, handling tasks such as sourcing, screening, interviewing, and sometimes onboarding.