Direct approach, or headhunting, for companies in Latvia is a targeted and confidential way of approaching candidates that brings in professionals who are not actively looking for a job. Human Source recruitment specialists use the direct approach to help fill vacancies where specialists are scarce or specific experience in the industry is required.
We pay the utmost attention to the confidentiality of information provided by candidates and clients, and we carry out the recruitment and assessment of managers and specialists, as well as the management of personnel recruitment projects.
Within the framework of the headhunting personnel recruitment project, we will use methods such as:
Headhunting personnel recruitment project process
Creating a Long List
- Identifying clients’ requirements and needs;
- Researching the job market;
- Creating a profile of potential employees;
- Creating a long list of candidates for targeted approaching.
The long list is built using a range of channels: the Human Source candidate database, industry events and organisations, LinkedIn and others.
Headhunting
- from databases;
- from forums;
- from seminars;
- from conferences;
- from groups of like-minded people;
- from associations and societies;
- via social networks;
- by direct phone calls.
Semi-structured Interview (Short List) and Testing
- Reputation assessment;
- Personality assessment (UNLOCK Personality test);
- Cognitive ability assessment (gamification method);
- Motivation assessment;
- Information analysis and compilation;
- Notification of rejections.
Candidate Presentation and Assessment
- Organization of interviews between all parties involved.
- Receiving feedback.
- 2-3 candidates have been selected for in-depth assessment:
- leadership assessment (UNLOCK Leadership test);
- competency assessment (3 competencies);
- obtaining references.
Presentation of Recruitment Outcomes and Decision-making
- Presentation of outcomes;
- Providing recommendations for candidate selection;
- Approving and sending the job offer to the selected candidate;
- Notification of rejections.
Conclusion
- Conclusion of an employment contract with the selected candidate;
- Provision of a replacement guarantee for 3 to 12 months (depending on the position);
- Provision of consultation during the onboarding process.
Frequently asked questions about headhunting
Answers to the questions companies ask before choosing a headhunting service.
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Headhunting, or the direct approach, is a targeted method in which professionals who are not actively looking for a job, but whose experience and competencies match a specific position, are approached personally. First, the client's needs are clarified and a list of candidates, the long list, is compiled. Human Source specialists then contact the candidates and carry out semi-structured interviews, testing and assessment.
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Full-cycle personnel selection includes both active candidate sourcing (job ads, databases) and the direct approach. When the headhunting, or direct search, approach is chosen, candidates who are not actively looking for a job are approached in a targeted and confidential way. Human Source specialists will help you choose the most suitable recruitment service.
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The length of the selection process depends on the industry and the specifics of the position, as well as the availability of candidates in the market. We can often present the first candidates within 2 weeks of starting cooperation, but overall the process can take up to 7 weeks.
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Any type of recruitment can be either confidential or open. Before the search starts, Human Source recruitment specialists clarify the client's wishes and assess when and under what circumstances the company's name can be disclosed to candidates. Human Source also agrees the terms of cooperation with the client before the search starts.
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Human Source provides a replacement guarantee of 3 to 12 months. The length of the guarantee depends on the specifics of the vacancy. If the selected candidate ends the employment or does not meet the job requirements during the guarantee period, Human Source recruitment specialists restart the candidate search in line with the guarantee terms, at no additional cost.