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  "mainEntity": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is executive sourcing?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Executive sourcing is the proactive process of identifying, attracting, and engaging senior-level professionals for leadership roles. It focuses on reaching both active and passive executive candidates through networks, referrals, research, sourcing tools, and personalised outreach."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What’s the best way to start sourcing executive talent?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Start by defining the leadership role, ideal candidate profile, required skills, industry background, and cultural fit. Then use your existing network, referrals, executive databases, LinkedIn, and talent intelligence tools to identify high-quality leaders."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How do I approach passive executive candidates effectively?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Research each candidate carefully and send personalised outreach that highlights the strategic value of the role. Focus on business impact, leadership opportunity, company vision, growth potential, and why the opportunity aligns with their career goals."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Are executive search firms necessary for executive sourcing?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Not always, but executive search firms are valuable for confidential, senior, niche, or hard-to-fill leadership roles. They provide market insights, candidate mapping, vetting expertise, and access to executives who may not respond to traditional recruitment efforts."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How does employer branding impact executive sourcing?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Employer branding helps executives understand your company culture, leadership vision, values, and long-term growth potential. A strong brand builds trust and makes your organisation more attractive to top-tier leadership candidates."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Which tools are useful for executive candidate sourcing?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Useful tools include LinkedIn, executive databases, CRM platforms, talent intelligence tools, email-finding tools, and executive sourcing software. These tools help recruiters identify, organise, engage, and nurture senior-level candidates more effectively."
      }
    }
  ]
}