Jobs in Recruitment

Recruitment jobs can be challenging and exciting often offering uncapped earnings potential. At the same time they can be frustrating, if not sole destroying as it involves a process with an inherently high failure, which must be endured to achieve success.

The following is a typical job description of a Recruitment Consultant to give you a flavour of role.

Job description

A recruitment consultant is responsible for helping employer clients to recruit staff for job vacancies. These vacancies can be permanent or temporary roles, and can range from junior level staff to managers and directors. Recruitment consultants develop an understanding of their client's requirements, then identify potential staff (candidates) through existing contacts or by advertising roles/headhunting ( executive search)They assess candidates' skills through interviews, tests and background checks then make recommendations to their client.

Consultants also provide advice to both clients and candidates on salary levels, training requirements and career opportunities. Developing solid relationships with clients is integral to the role.

Typical work activities

A recruitment consultant's role is demanding and diverse, involving:

• using marketing and business knowledge to extend company contacts
• identifying and evaluating employers' recruitment needs
• negotiating terms of employment
• interviewing potential candidates.

In particular, typical work activities are likely to include

• canvassing (cold-calling) employers by telephone to establish new contacts and their recruitment requirements and ultimately generate new vacancies.
• documenting clients' details and vacancy requirements in a brief
• clarifying and negotiating salary and benefits relating to the role
• negotiating fees relating to work the consultant will undertake for the client, typically between 15 and 30% depending upon a number of factors.
• advertising posts appropriately - drafting and placing advertisements using a wide range of media (eg, newspapers, the internet, magazines or local radio)
• headhunting(pro-active approaches) - identifying and approaching suitable candidates
• reviewing applications, managing interviews and considering candidates and shortlists
• monitoring candidates once placed to maintain client relationships
• collecting feedback from employers on the performance of candidates who have previously been placed with them
• maintaining current records and personal statistics for review against performance targets
• acting as a mentor, instructing and training junior consultants
• attending recruitment fairs and other events to expand the client base and develop new business.

To find your role as a Recruitment Consultant visit www.recruitmentcareers.co.uk

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