Recruitment is a sales orientated career where success leads to high earnings and great progression prospects. New graduates will usually start as a Resourcer (only dealing with candidates) or a Trainee Graduate Recruitment Consultant. The career path leads to Recruitment Consultant, then maybe Senior Consultant, Team Leader, Division Manager, or even Director. In all cases, promotion will be results-driven.
You must be target driven and have the ability to work in a fast paced environment and work well under pressure. What is sales?
As a recruitment consultant you have the opportunity to work within contigency recruitment or executive search which although are both recruitment careers involve different daily tasks.
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Step 1: Ensure you have a well written CV structured to the vacancy you are applying for.
Step 2: To apply for a particular vacancy e-mail your CV to the relevant consultant with the relevant reference code.
Step 3: If you are suitable a G4R consultant will call to discuss the role further.
Step 4: Your consultant will forward your CV to the client highlighting your suitability for the vacancy.
Step 5: Your consultant will arrange interview times and provide you with interview preparation documentation and advice.
Step 6: If successful your consultant will manage your offer, salary package and start date.