You must be able to assure your candidate(s) of complete confidentiality to attract the best talent. The same principle holds true for your company. As an employer, you don't want your competitor to know that you have an open territory or position, as it may be perceived as a weakness.

When you retain us to fill an open position, we take every step to safeguard your company's confidentiality. The identity of your organization is protected until we determine a candidate belongs on the short list to present to you.

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