Headhunter

There is none. Both terms refer to the same reality. A headhunter is a recruiter who actively prospects the market to find candidates who are not looking for a job. The term "headhunter" emphasizes the proactive and direct approach, while "recruiter" is the generic term. In both cases, the work is the same: finding the best person for your position, wherever they may be.

It starts with research. A resume left on a job site a few years ago, an active or inactive LinkedIn profile, a mention in an industry article. Once the right profile is identified, we find a way to contact them. Our preferred approach is the phone, because it is direct and human. But if the number cannot be found, we do not stop there. Professional email, LinkedIn messaging, and if necessary, a call to the company where the person works to obtain their contact information. We do not lack imagination, and we do not let go until we have the person on the line.

Not at all. Headhunting applies to any position that is difficult to fill, regardless of the level in the hierarchy. A heavy vehicle mechanic, a construction estimator, an accounting technician, or a CNC operator can all be the subject of a headhunting mandate. What justifies calling on a headhunter is not the job title; it is the difficulty of finding the right person through traditional methods. As soon as you are running out of referrals for a position, that is the right time to call on us.

Everyone leaves digital traces, voluntarily or not. The recruiter's job is to be on the lookout for what the resume does not say: inconsistencies in employment dates, positions that disappeared from a profile, unusual references. Beyond these signals, we offer criminal background checks, diploma validation, and employment reference calls to former employers. When we present a candidate to you, all of that has already been done. You are meeting someone whose profile has been validated, not just someone who sold themselves well in an interview.

It means you keep all your options open. You can continue recruiting on your own, post your position on whatever platforms you want, call on other agencies at the same time, and work with us in parallel, with no base fees and no minimum commitment. If you find the candidate before we do, you owe us nothing. We are paid only if you hire someone we presented to you. In plain terms, calling on a non-exclusive headhunter means adding a resource to your recruitment efforts without taking anything away from what you are already doing.