Potential Pitfalls of Using Executive Search Firms Includes All of the Following

question 32

Multiple Choice

Potential pitfalls of using executive search firms includes all of the following except

• A)they may present unpromising candidates to a client.
• B)the time that must be spent explaining in detail the type of candidate required.
• C)they can be more interested in persuading the employer to hire any candidate.
• D)they tend to be more salespeople than they are professionals.
• E)they tend to focus only on persons currently looking for new positions.

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