Why do you need an executive search firm in China?

REASONS FOR HIRING AN EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTANT IN CHINA.

China is an amazing country in which to set up or run your business. The endless opportunities the Asian continent offers is attracting numerous companies by the day.

The Chinese culture is known for being a traditional one but, over the years, they have kept adapting to the American and European markets and positioning themselves as a great country in which to work and look for talent.

A good team is formed by the best professionals and delicate recruitment processes can become hard and tedious. Hiring an executive search team helps you find the best candidate and allows you to ensure you build the team you need.

Why companies need executive search services in China:

  • Qualified candidates. Normally the most interesting candidates to fill your position are not searching for a job since they are working in another company. This means if you are using job portals or different networks such as LinkedIn it may take you much longer to find the person you are looking for.
  • Easier to contact candidates. It can be very laborious finding and contacting talent from competing companies. Confidentiality is very important in these selection processes and you have to be very careful with this issue.
  • Experience. In a market as demanding as the Chinese, companies cannot afford a bad hire that will make their pace of work worse.
  • Full dedication. There are more than one professional working to find the best candidate for your company. Organizations ‘ internal HR teams have a lot of work to do in addition to hiring people
  • Guarantees. The executive search firms have some very beneficial guarantees for the companies. If the candidate does not turn out to be as good as expected, they will provide you with another candidate at no additional cost.
  • Relationship with the candidates. HeadHunters personalize the relationship with each potential candidate. They know how to deal with candidates and strive to understand what each party (company and candidate) needs. They are the interface between the two.

Hiring senior leaders in China requires more than speed or access to candidates.
An executive search firm brings market insight, discretion and structured assessment to help companies identify leaders who can operate effectively within China’s complex business and cultural environment.

Zavala Civitas Executive Search

If your organization is entering, expanding or strengthening its presence in China, our executive search team can support you with targeted searches, leadership assessment and advisory solutions designed to reduce risk and ensure long-term success.

Contact us to discuss how an executive search firm can support your leadership strategy in China.

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