The worst part of hiring a headhunter is that you still have to go through the hiring process. There are a ton of different headhunters, and they operate on widely fluctuating terms and prices. It's important to understand those terms before you embark on what could be a very costly project.
Above all, make sure that you understand the price when you're hiring a headhunter. The cost could range anywhere from 10-40% of your new hire's salary, so it can be an expensive endeavor, depending on the salary of the position you're trying to fill.
In addition to the rate, consider the incentives that are created by the cost structure of the firm you choose. Some headhunters are only paid when they fill the position. That kind of setup can tempt an otherwise ethical firm to endorse a candidate that is less than qualified in order to fill the position and collect your fee.
In other cases, the headhunter is paid whether he or she fills the position or not. This kind of payment structure could very easily lead to slacking on the part of the headhunter, so it's important to stay in close touch with an agency that uses this kind of plan.
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