This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing
executive search, recruitment, and placement services for clients with specific
executive and senior management position requirements. The range of services
provided by these establishments may include developing a search strategy and
position specification based on the culture and needs of the client;
researching, identifying, screening, and interviewing candidates; verifying candidate
qualifications; and assisting in final offer negotiations and assimilation of
the selected candidate. The individuals identified, recruited, or placed are
not employees of the executive search services establishments.