HEADHUNTING
Headhunting in Denmark: the right profile for the role
Do you need an external headhunter who can fill a key position with the right person? Forest & Partners has extensive experience in headhunting profiles for companies throughout Denmark. Based in Denmark, Forest & Partners supports companies across the country and abroad.
Whether you need help identifying and recruiting a new employee, or you already have a specific profile in mind who needs to be convinced, Forest & Partners can handle the headhunting work as your external headhunter.
What is headhunting?
Headhunting is a specialised recruitment process where the goal is to identify and attract specific key people for a position. The method is often used when companies want to hire talent from competitors or have specific profiles in mind, and here an external headhunter can be an effective partner.
Attracting the right employees through headhunting is crucial to strengthening the company’s market position, achieving strategic goals and ensuring stability in the organisation.
Headhunting is not just for directors. The method can be used at all levels where specialised skills are needed.
How Forest & Partners helps as your headhunter
Unlike traditional recruitment, the position is rarely advertised publicly, and the entire process is handled with full discretion. As headhunter, Forest & Partners conducts discreet interviews and offers a tailored process for both company and candidate.
Forest & Partners also offers:
Leadership recruitment | Talent acquisition
Headhunting and executive search in Denmark
For senior and business critical roles, headhunting is often called executive search. Forest & Partners works with headhunting of leaders, sales professionals and specialists for companies throughout Denmark, including Aarhus, Copenhagen, Kolding and Vejle, and for international companies hiring in Denmark.
How a headhunting process works
- DNA check and role profile. The company’s culture, strategy, leadership and goals are clarified, and the role is defined precisely.
- Market mapping. Relevant companies and candidates are identified, including people who are not actively looking for a new job.
- Discreet approach. Candidates are contacted directly and confidentially.
- Interview and assessment. Experience, results, motivation and fit are assessed, with TT38 Talent Test as a supplement when relevant.
- References and presentation. References are checked, and the strongest candidates are presented with an honest assessment.
- Hiring and follow up. Forest & Partners follows up after the hire, so the new employee gets off to a good start.
Headhunting for international companies
International companies entering or growing in Denmark often need a local partner who knows the market and the candidates. Forest & Partners handles the search, the approach and the assessment, and meetings can take place in person or online. Read more about hiring in Denmark. Read more about the recruitment process.
FAQ about headhunting in Denmark
What is the difference between headhunting and recruitment?
In traditional recruitment, the position is usually advertised. In headhunting, specific candidates are identified and contacted directly and discreetly, often people who are not actively looking for a new job.
What is executive search?
Executive search is headhunting of senior and business critical profiles, such as directors, leaders and key specialists.
Is the process confidential?
Yes. Headhunting is handled with full discretion for both the company and the candidates.
How long does a headhunting process take?
Forest & Partners typically presents 3 to 4 qualified candidates within 4 to 6 weeks. Highly specialised roles can take longer.
Does Forest & Partners work with international companies?
Yes. Forest & Partners supports companies across Denmark and abroad, including international companies hiring in Denmark.
What does headhunting cost?
The price depends on the role and the scope of the assignment and is agreed after a no obligation conversation about your needs.
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Get help with headhunting in Denmark
Would you like to hear more about headhunting with Forest & Partners and the opportunities for your company? Call +45 82 30 30 33 or write to kontakt@forestpartners.dk for a confidential conversation.
Forest & Partners: your path to the right match.