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    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is an executive search firm?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "An executive search firm is a professional organisation that specialises in identifying, approaching, and recruiting highly qualified candidates for senior leadership roles, often for confidential or strategic hires."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How does executive search differ from regular recruitment?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Executive search targets senior leadership roles and passive candidates through proactive research and confidential outreach, while regular recruitment usually relies more on job postings and active applicants."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How long does an executive search usually take?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Most executive searches take 8–16 weeks, depending on the role’s seniority, candidate availability, market complexity, and the selection process."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What types of roles are typically filled using executive search?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Executive search is commonly used to fill C-suite roles, board positions, vice presidents, directors, and other senior management roles where strategic leadership is critical."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Why should organisations use executive search for senior hiring?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Organisations use executive search to hire leaders who align with long-term strategy, company culture, and business goals while gaining access to passive candidates and maintaining confidentiality."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is retained executive search?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Retained executive search is a specialised hiring service where an organisation works exclusively with an executive search firm to find senior leaders for critical, confidential, or hard-to-fill roles."
      }
    }
  ]
}