Difference between Headhunting and Recruitment in HRM-Blog 5

 

Difference between Headhunting and Recruitment in HRM

Introduction

Recruitment and headhunting are two different concepts although sometimes used them interchangeably. Both terms have distinct meanings and significance differences. Recruitment involves with acquiring individuals through a list of who interested job searchers for a particular job vacancy and headhunting involves with actively pursue experienced and well-qualified unique experts for a particular position (Islam, et al., 2010).

Headhunting
Headhunting is associated with undertaking a detailed pursuit to recognize the most suitable and perfect candidate for a specific job role in organizations without considering they are active or passive candidates (Windisch, et al., 2018). Active job seekers are searching via with professional networks and send resumes for applying job vacancies while passive candidates are presently working for an employer and not looking for new job openings. Headhunting mostly focuses on passive candidates who are unique, highly talented and working in a competitive industry or organization (Tafamel &
Akrawah, 2019).

Recruitment
 
Recruitment is the procedure of finding and fascinating the utmost fit candidates for a particular job vacancy at the right time and for a right cost. Recruitment is the process of captivating a precise person along with the desired knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSAs) for a particular job role (Devi & Banu, 2014). Recruitment is a key function of Human Resource Management Invalid source specified.. Recruitment can be undertaken internally or externally. Internal recruitment refers acquisition of employees within the organization through promotions, job posting, internal referrals etc. 

External recruitment refers acquisition of employees outside from the organizations such as advertising, recruitment agencies etc. (Islam, et al., 2010).

Headhunting Vs. Recruitment

Table 1 – Difference between Headhunting and Recruitment

Headhunting

Recruitment

Seeking passive candidates who are working in other organization or industry

Seeking active candidates who reinteresting for the organizations’ job vacancies.

External

Can be done internally or externally

Carry out comprehensive searches for acquiring unique talents.

Recruit skilled candidate through screening resumes.

(Source: Devi & Banu, 2014; Windisch et al, 2018)   

 Conclusion  

Although, both headhunting and recruitment are vital functions in organizations to acquire talent for organizations, there are key differences that need to understand by employers. Headhunting is linked with searching experts within a limited scope and recruitment acquires active job candidates through screening resumes. It is crucial to identify the difference between these two concepts by employers for acquiring skilled employees for organizations.

References

AION Consulting, 2020. AION Consulting. [Online] 

Available at: https://www.aionconsulting.eu/post/the-future-of-recruitment-agencies

[Accessed 25 November 2021].

Armstrong, M., 2013. Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice. 13th ed. s.l.:Kogan Page Ltd.

Devi, B. R. & Banu, P. V., 2014. Introduction to Recruitment. SSRG International Journal of Economics and Management Studies, 1(2), pp. 5-9.

Islam, n., Habib, M. W. & Pathan, R. K., 2010. Factors affecting the Recruitment and Selection Pracess of Private Commercial Banks in Bangladesh. The Journal of Global Commerce, 2(4), pp. 1-9.

Tafamel, E. A. & Akrawah, O. D., 2019. Recruitment strategies of the banking industry in Nigeria: The head hunting panacea. African Journal of Business Management, XIII(13), pp. 449-455.

Wikijob, 2021. Wikijob. [Online] 

Available at: https://www.wikijob.co.uk/content/industry/sales-recruitment-consulting/what-headhunting[Accessed 25 November 2021].

Windisch, S., Logan, M. K. & Ligon, G. S., 2018. Headhunting among extremist organizations: An empirical assessment of talent spotting. Perspectives on Terrorism, XII(2), pp. 44-62.




Comments

  1. Fazmi HassanNovember 29, 2021 at 3:57 AM

    While headhunting is a specialized job, recruitment is more functional in nature. Recruitment can be handled by a team of in-house recruiters or by professional recruiting firms, whereas headhunting needs the active involvement of the board of directors of the company, including the top management.

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  2. Samantha IndranathNovember 29, 2021 at 4:17 AM

    Head hunting is the process of finding best possible candidate for a position. Topic is very suitable for every sector and can use for any position. Thanks for share this to upgrade our knowledge.

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  3. Ziaur RahmanNovember 29, 2021 at 4:33 AM

    This is amazing article! I have learned a lot from reading this article. The information you provide about recruitment and headhunting in your writing is realistic and highly thoughtful! I love it. Looking forward to your next article. Thank You.

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  4. Ziaur RahmanNovember 29, 2021 at 4:34 AM

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  5. Sujan Sarkar November 29, 2021 at 5:12 AM


    Head hunting is the best process of finding best possible candidate and its more functional in our working environment. . This is very Great Opportunity for every sector and can use for any position. Thanks for share this to upgrade our knowledge and Skill.

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  6. Dipankar DasNovember 29, 2021 at 6:06 AM

    Traditional recruiters look for candidates who can wear multiple hats for a variety of position. Headhunters look to fill very specific position and hence search for candidates who have more than one but highly specialized skill-sets.

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  7. Diana HarshaniNovember 29, 2021 at 6:02 PM

    Headhunting and rrecruitment are two different factors,but when do employee attracting to the company we use both factors for different level,In this blog clearly talk about this concept,valuable blog to read everyone.

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  8. Buddhika JayarathnaNovember 29, 2021 at 6:43 PM

    The main different between recruitment and headhunting is that recruiters select from a list of interested active job candidates, while headhunters actively pursue any professional with the proper skills and experience (Searchsolutiongroup, 2021). thanks to share this

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  9. Sanjaya BandaranayakeNovember 29, 2021 at 8:25 PM

    Good article. Headhunting is the most effective way of acquiring skilled and qualified employees to an Organization. Because you know what you hire. On the other hand this is a threat to organisations which lose these candidates because it is a assets that they are loosing.

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  10. Abdul Momen BhuiyanDecember 3, 2021 at 10:06 PM

    Headhunters and recruiters both play a vital role in conducting the search and hiring process on behalf of companies. While headhunters conduct comprehensive searches for roles with a limited scope of who is qualified, recruiters vet through active job-seekers and make recommendations of qualified candidates.

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  11. Anamul hoqueDecember 5, 2021 at 3:07 AM

    The primary difference between recruiting and headhunting is that recruiters pull from a list of interested active job seekers, while headhunters actively pursue any professional with the experience and qualifications required for a position.important Blog for everyone. Thanks for share.

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  12. Jobaer MorshedDecember 5, 2021 at 3:43 AM

    Headhunting essentially means the process of finding exclusive or highly skilled candidates for top level positions. It is very good topic. I have learned lot from this article.

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  13. Asitha DDecember 6, 2021 at 7:45 AM

    Recruitment and headhunting are two different concepts. In the process of recruitment, employees are selected by searching a list of candidates who are interested in the job. However, in headhunting perfect candidate who is talented and who is working in the competitive industry or organization is recruited.

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  14. UnknownDecember 11, 2021 at 11:29 PM

    Very helpful topic.. 🙂

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  15. Rabiul AlamDecember 12, 2021 at 2:33 AM

    Recruiting and headhunting is that recruiters pull from a list of interested active job seekers. Thank you for sharing the article.

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  16. Md. Abu kawsarDecember 14, 2021 at 2:16 AM

    Headhunting mostly focuses on passive candidates who are unique, highly talented and working in a competitive industry or organization. Very important role.

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  17. Md. Abu kawsarDecember 14, 2021 at 2:20 AM

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