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  "mainEntity": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What does an executive recruiter do?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "An executive recruiter sources, evaluates, and places senior-level leaders such as CEOs and other C-suite executives. They manage confidential outreach, assess leadership fit, and guide organizations through strategic executive hiring decisions."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How is an executive recruiter different from a headhunter?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "An executive recruiter follows a structured executive search process and provides strategic hiring support. A headhunter mainly focuses on direct candidate outreach for specific roles."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "When should a company hire an executive recruiter?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Companies should hire an executive recruiter when filling C-level or senior leadership positions that require confidentiality, proactive sourcing, and in-depth leadership evaluation."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Do executive recruiters only hire C-level positions?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "No. While they mainly focus on C-suite roles, executive recruiters also place senior vice presidents, directors, and other high-impact leadership positions."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How do executive recruiters find passive candidates?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Executive recruiters use market mapping, industry networks, referrals, leadership databases, and executive search software to identify and approach passive candidates confidentially."
      }
    }
  ]
}