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Why hire external executives instead of internal recruits?

There are several reasons to use an external executive search firm for a recruitment process, but they stem back to one important factor: they bring new faces into the company. When it's time to make a decisive change in leadership, this approach is a simple way to help put a business on a better track for progress.

Mark Applegate of Demand Media referenced this point when he wrote about the difference between internal and external recruiting in 2007 for the Houston Chronicle. Although he acknowledged that internal recruits have an understanding of the company because of their experience working for it, he also said that promoting candidates from within risks keeping the company culture stagnant.

By contrast, external recruits are able to fill specific gaps in the company and provide qualities that aren't already present. This can be a crucial aid in adjusting performance and addressing key enterprise weaknesses.

"An outside prospect often yields new ideas," Applegate writes. "She may bring information or methodologies from her former employer that can be integrated into your best practices. Internal job pools may cause problems with a larger company's diversity mix, and lead to problems with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in terms of promoting a diverse workplace."

Because an external recruiter works closely with the business to meet their expectations, the new hire can be one who meets many different work criteria specific to an executive team. A person with previous CEO experience who isn't already present in the company can be prioritized due to the new talent they will provide.

To find out some of the other advantages of professional recruitment services, visit the official YES Partners website. There you can read about how our services will allow you access to more qualified executive candidates.

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