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Work It Podcast: What a headhunter looks for in potential candidates

In an era of instant professional connections online, how relevant are traditional headhunters who look for talent? 

In a world of online social connections and easy networking opportunities, is the traditional, secretive headhunter still relevant?

We speak to Michelle Koh, managing director of recruitment firm The Edge Partnership who says good talent recruitment cannot be done online. 

Headhunter Michelle Koh says good talent recruitment cannot be done online. (CNA/Sai Ye Wint)
The client may have a dream list (of what they want), but we get them to consider what their team needs.

Jump to these key moments:

  • 1:38 What do headhunters really do?
  • 6:33 Headhunting in a social media world
  • 17:32 How to appear on a headhunter's radar
  • 19:02 Challenges of finding good talent

Listen to more episodes here.

A new episode of Work It drops every Monday. Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for the latest updates.

Have a great topic for us? Drop the team an email at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg  

Source: CNA/cr
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