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on July 7, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. — on July 7, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.
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By Maria Tadeo and Esteban Duarte

June 30, 2016 at 11:00 PM EDT

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Spanish headhunter Samuel Pimentel just can’t find the candidates.

After a frustrating search for specialist consultants for a client, he’s given up and is casting his net elsewhere.

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