He added that the city would like to try the new method again soon because it was unexpectedly efficient and found excellent candidates within a short time.
According to the Suzhou information department, the city had problems finding enough applicants when it advertised open positions via traditional media.
"We don't rely completely on the headhunter — it merely helps us early in the process to locate candidates from a wider range," Weng said.
According to expert opinion, Suzhou is on the right track.
"The Suzhou government has taken an innovative step by involving the private sector in its recruiting," said Ren Yuan, a professor at Fudan University's School of Social Development and Public Policy.
More city governments should be encouraged to adopt similar modern methods to hire more experienced people in specific professional industries from society, he said.
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