Become a high-value RockSTAR Headhunter
New rules in Talent Warfare.Learn. Adapt. Win.
Are you ready to commit two days to upskill to increase your market value?
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Find your path. Upskill. Become the best version of yourself.
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Unleashing Human Potential
ESR’s MTP (Massive Transformative Purpose) is simple and powerful: Unleashing Human Potential Worldwide.
To fulfill this, we’ve built a digital ecosystem of world-class learning—offering tailored classes, tools, and support to empower high-performers through upskilling and personal development:
🧠 Recruiters — to become certified high-value Rockstar Headhunters with industry specialization
💼 Clients — to increase success in hiring and closing top passive talent
🚀 Candidates — to grow personally and professionally
🌍 Change-Makers — to transform lives through ESR’s CSR initiatives
All offerings are rooted in one shared purpose: GROWTH. Whether you're building a career, a team, a company, or a better world—our tools and ecosystem grow with you.
US BESTSELLER
“A thorough documentation of the science behind executive search…An excellent primer for search professionals".
Melanie Kusin, Vice Chairman of Korn Ferry
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Join our school and you won't regret it..
We share our skills acquired over 30 years as international Headhunters by braking down our winning process in easy-simple steps so everyone can learn it. Our interactive classes ranges from becoming a Rockstar Headhunter to classes for clients and candidates. In we addition we provide training to our CSR arm, the non-profit Neighborhood Rescue of America with the Safer America and Rising Star program. Everything we do is linked to empower the participants through upskilling to become better versions of themselves. The LifeScript.AI tool developed is a cornerstone, as its your personal guide in your growth journey. We believe through our students at our school becoming Rockstar Headhunters, our thriving community, ESR recruitment services and CSR program can make the world a better place.
Christian Schoyen
CEO/Founder of Headhunter Academy & ESR Global
Christian Schoyen
CEO/Founder of Headhunter Academy & ESR Global
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Ultimate 360 Distance Training
The market pays according to the skills and value you provide. Through our training you become up-skilled to the #1 high value profession of the future as a certified world-class Headhunter.
Upskill
We arm you with the high in-demand professional skills of the future, which will make it or break it for companies. This makes you a high-value person.
Personal growth
True change starts from from within and is a core part of our training. Our goals is that you both excell in upskilling, while become the best version of yourself.
Become Certified
Our training for over three decades has set the gold standard for world-class executive search research, and our certification is a market validation for mastery of high in-demand skills that set you apart.
Frequently asked questions
Q1: What exactly will I be able to do after completing this training?
You’ll be certified in the exact methodology used by ESR in real-world executive search projects for global clients. That includes mastering the full recruitment lifecycle—from outbound sourcing and cold calling to advanced assessment, closing, and AI-enhanced reporting. You'll walk away ready to identify, vet, and close top 5% talent—passive high-performers that transform companies. This is more than a training—it's a launchpad into high-value global recruiting, backed by over 5,000 elite placements.
Q2: Is this course only for experienced recruiters?
The Academy was originally built as ESR’s internal performance system to train our own headhunters and equip our clients. Now, it’s available to anyone ready to go all-in on growth. Whether you're brand new, transitioning into executive search, or a senior recruiter looking to evolve with AI and automation—this system meets you where you are and pushes you to the next level.
Q3: What makes this different from other recruitment courses?
This isn’t just theory—it’s built on 30+ years and over 5,000 placements. It's a living, evolving course that adapts with you, not a static video library. Unlike theory-based programs, ESR’s Headhunter Academy is forged from 5,000+ real-world placements, 30+ years of executive search mastery, and the latest AI tools. It’s used daily by global search professionals—and now, it’s available to you.
Q4: What if I don’t work for a search firm—can I still take the course?
Absolutely. Whether you’re in HR, running your own business, recruiting internally, or transitioning careers, this system is built for high performers who want to learn how to win in the modern talent war. If you're committed to becoming a certified Rockstar Headhunter, our methods will give you the strategic edge in how you recruit and position yourself in the market.
Q5: What support do I get after I finish the training?
You become part of the ESR global talent community, where growth never stops. You'll receive continued access to our tools, updates on new AI methods, invitations to ongoing workshops, and—for qualified graduates—potential matching with job openings through ESR’s active global client base. You’ll also be eligible for mentorship and lifetime access to a feedback-driven environment built for high performers.