The Benefits of Working with a Local Executive Search Firm

With the Middle East growing, there has been an influx of international recruitment and search firms opening and growing offices here. However, there are several locally-headquartered agencies too. The challenge with these local agencies is that, historically, the calibre of work has not been as high; but, this is changing.

The quality of locally headquartered search firms has dramatically improved over the last 5 years. Nowadays, these are generally owned and managed by headhunters who were previously members of the aforementioned multinational businesses, therefore you’re working with the same people as you do in their multinational competitors.  

When working with a locally headquartered agency, you receive several benefits such as:

• Local knowledge

• Agencies headquartered in the region generally know the market better. They have been here longer, compared to international agents who are often recently relocated.

• Genuine local connections

• Being on the ground, headhunters in local firms tend to have a better understanding of their clients and candidates. They can meet them in person, go to the offices, and repeat this several times to have a true long-term relationship.

• The Middle East is their focus

• When working with international agencies, the Middle East tends to be an outsourced hub which could or could not exist. It’s a pin on a map, a selling point but not a true focus. For locally headquartered businesses this is their everything, and they give 100% to the region.

• Personalised services

• Local businesses often offer more flexible and personalised services, as the decision makers are based on the ground and can see the direct benefits of each individual activity. Less bureaucracy = less headaches!

• Buy local!

• Using a locally headquartered business injects finance back into the local economy, therefore encouraging growth for the region.

There are multiple advantages of using a local executive search firm, reach out if you want to explore how CS can support your business’ growth.