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    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is the main difference between headhunting and recruitment?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "The main difference between headhunting and recruitment is the approach. Headhunting is a proactive strategy that targets specific high-level or niche professionals, often passive candidates. Recruitment is a broader hiring process that attracts active job seekers through job postings and structured screening methods."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is headhunting in recruitment?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Headhunting in recruitment refers to a targeted talent acquisition strategy where recruiters directly approach qualified professionals for specific roles, typically senior or hard-to-fill positions."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Headhunter vs recruiter: are they the same?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "No, a headhunter and a recruiter are not the same. A headhunter focuses on sourcing and approaching specific individuals for strategic roles, while a recruiter manages the overall hiring process and works with active applicants."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is the headhunting process?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "The headhunting process typically involves defining the ideal candidate profile, researching target companies, directly approaching selected professionals, conducting confidential discussions, and presenting shortlisted candidates to the employer."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How does iSmartRecruit support headhunting and executive search?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "iSmartRecruit combines ATS and executive search CRM features to help agencies manage targeted sourcing, passive candidate relationships, and confidential search assignments. It centralizes talent pipelines, automates workflows, and streamlines multi-stage hiring, making both headhunting and executive recruitment more efficient."
      }
    }
  ]
}