Recruitment consultants are responsible for attracting candidates and matching them to temporary or permanent positions with client companies. They work with client companies, building relationships in order to gain a better understanding of their recruitment needs and requirements.
Recruitment consultants attract candidates by drafting advertising copy for use in a range of media, as well as by networking, headhunting and through referrals.
Consultants also provide advice to both clients and candidates on salary levels, training requirements and career opportunities.
Responsibilities:
The role is demanding and diverse and involves:
using sales, business development, marketing techniques and networking to attract business from client companies;
advertising vacancies by drafting and placing adverts in a range of media, for example newspapers, websites, magazines;
using social media to advertise positions, attract candidates and build relationships with candidates and employers;
headhunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates who may already be in work;
Key skills for recruitment consultants
excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
sales and negotiation skills;
a goal-orientated approach to work;
the ability to handle multiple priorities;
problem-solving ability;
the ability to meet deadlines and targets;
ambition and the determination to succeed;
tenacity;
confidence and self-motivation;
time management and organisational skills;
team-working skills;
creativity.
Please note that you will not be responsible for interviewing people, creating or updating CV's.
Salary:
1000$ - 5000$ per month
This position is home based and you can work at anytime you wish.
Thank you