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As a recruitment consultant you will be responsible for attracting candidates for jobs and matching them to relevant positions within client companies.

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FAQs

What does a Recruitment consultant do?

Your duties will include:

Using sales and marketing techniques to attract business from client companies
Visiting clients to ensure that you have positive relationships with them
Developing a good understanding of client companies, their industry, their work culture and environment
Advertising vacancies on a variety of platforms, for instance, online job portals and social media websites
Headhunting appropriate candidates
Receiving and reviewing applications, managing interviews and creating a shortlist of candidates
Requesting references
Briefing the candidate about the role and their responsibilities
Organising interviews
Negotiating pay and salary rates
Working towards and exceeding targets

Skills & interests required for a Recruitment consultant

Great interpersonal skills
Sales and negotiation skills
A goal-orientated approach
The ability to prioritise tasks
Problem solving skills
The ability to meet deadlines
Self-determination
The ability to work well in a team

What hours does a Recruitment consultant typically do?

The usual working day is 9am - 5pm but working longer hour can be required and it may include early starts and evenings.

What environment is a Recruitment consultant based in?

The work is office-based but there is often time spent outside the office.

How much does a Recruitment consultant travel?

Travel within the working day may be required to meet with clients and interview candidates.

How much does a Recruitment consultant get paid?

Trainee recruitment consultants usually have a starting salary between £15,000 to £20,000. Recruitment consultants' average salaries are around £22,000 to £28,000, and senior consultants earn between £28,000 to £35,000.

Managers with 10+ years' experience can earn in excess of £40,000. However, the total average salary can increase to £38,000 for consultants and £60,000+ for managers once bonuses and commission are included.

Perks & benefits

Sales performance bonuses
Pre-paid training
A company car
Mobile phones
Pension schemes
End-of-year awards

What qualifications does a Recruitment consultant need?

Roles of this kind are generally open to all graduates regardless of degree subject. Entry with an HND or foundation degree is also possible.