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    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is the difference between executive search and traditional recruitment?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Executive search focuses on passive, senior-level candidates such as CEOs, CXOs, VPs, and directors. Traditional recruitment usually targets active job seekers through job ads. Executive search is more strategic, confidential, and relationship-driven."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How long does the executive search process take?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "The executive search process usually takes 60–74 days, depending on the role, industry, candidate availability, decision-making speed, and client responsiveness."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What are the main steps in the executive search process?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "The key steps include understanding client needs, creating a search strategy, researching candidates, outreach, assessment, interviews, reference checks, offer management, onboarding, and follow-up."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How does iSmartRecruit help with executive search?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "iSmartRecruit helps automate sourcing, outreach, communication, candidate tracking, and assessments, making the executive hiring process faster and more organized."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How is confidentiality maintained in executive search?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Confidentiality is maintained through discreet outreach, secure communication, restricted access to candidate data, and clear privacy practices for both clients and candidates."
      }
    }
  ]
}