Fernando, a human resource executive, is meeting with the executive team to discuss the need to fill a soon-to-be-vacant position for vice president of the company's Medical Devices Division. Normally, he posts vacancies on the company's website, but he encourages the team to allocate funds to hire an executive search firm (ESF) for filling this position. Which statement best supports Fernando's recommendation?
A) ESFs can more efficiently advertise the vacant position to a wide audience.
B) ESFs are government-run agencies, so they offer low-cost services.
C) ESFs provide confidentiality for employer and recruit, giving access to better candidates.
D) ESFs specialize in writing effective print ads that give readers enough information.
E) ESFs specialize in finding jobs for candidates who are currently unemployed.

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Executive search firms provide a higher degree of confidentiality in the hiring process as they keep both the employer and the recruit's identity undisclosed until both parties are interested in advancing the recruitment process. This secrecy allows better candidates who might not apply to an open job posting due to their current role or reputation to consider this position without risk to their current position.

Fernando, a Human Resource Executive, Is Meeting with the Executive