An organization or individual that handles job recruiting on behalf of an employer is known as a headhunter. Employers engage headhunters to uncover talent and people who fit particular job needs. Executive search is a common term used to describe the work done by headhunters, who are also known as executive recruiters. Headhunters may actively seek out talent by examining the workforces of rival companies, or they may have a pool of candidates for particular roles. When a position needs to be filled quickly and an employer is unable to identify the ideal candidate on their own, they often use headhunters.