Working As a Recruitment Officer

Recruitment is all about people; being able to read people and matching a person to a job effectively. As a Recruitment Officer there are a range of duties to be preformed depending on the size of the firm, amount of responsibility and requirements of the business.

There are a number of firms around that are specifically in business to provide HR solutions to companies either short term, long term and as consultants. A recruitment officer in this type of firm could be involved in collecting information about client companies, their people needs, interviewing candidates, placing job adds, liaising with both clients and applicants and understanding the information that needs to be conveyed to both parties.

As may be obvious, a high level of confidence, people skills, negotiating skills, sociology skills and communication skills are required. While some positions do not require a degree per se, degrees in social Science, Human Relations or administration are all looked upon highly.

Often specialisation of a recruitment officer is required due to the need for understanding of the particular industry and the need for a suitable candidate to be chosen. Common specialisation industries include construction, hospitality and Information Technology.

Salaries for a Recruitment Officer vary depending on the type of firm and responsibility. In firms not dedicated to recruitment, salaries can be higher due to the level of expertise required. As a result the level of experience required by the successful candidate is also higher.

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