recruiter

Some of the tasks of a recruiter include:

• creating a recruitment strategy: you plan how to source candidates and which sites to advertise for the best pool of candidates. For instance, you determine the best sources of workers for various departments based on the quality of applications and leads. You also advertise the vacancies and initiate recruitment programs, depending on the company's needs.
• screening resumes: after advertising a vacancy, you receive resumes from various candidates. Your job is to screen the resumes and identify candidates who best fit the position. While you use an applicant tracking system, you also screen some CVs manually before shortlisting candidates.
• conducting assessments: before a candidate proceeds to the interview stage, you conduct screenings to test their aptitude and other assessments. You use the results to shortlist candidates.
• performing interviews: you perform pre-screening interviews to reduce the number of applicants before planning the interview. You conduct interviews with the hiring manager of the client company and other stakeholders to ensure you decide on the candidate to fill the vacancy.
• completing background checks: as a recruiter, you complete background and reference checks before making a job offer. You complete the reference checks yourself and find reputable firms to do background checks.
• communicating necessary information to candidates: you communicate with candidates about interview dates and outcomes throughout the recruitment process.
• negotiating contracts: as a recruiter, you present a job offer to a candidate and discuss the job responsibilities and salaries. You represent the company during negotiations and ensure that the candidate and company are both satisfied with the offer.

As a recruiter, you work in human resource consultancies or large companies. That means you work within an indoor office environment. Indoor work settings are usually lit well and have air conditioning. Sometimes, you attend workshops or job fairs to find potential candidates and network with other recruiters.

 As a recruiter, you work alongside various professionals, such as HR managers, office managers, administrative assistants and hiring managers. You also work with digital marketing coordinators and business systems analysts. In an office setting, you work alongside payroll officers, accounting technicians and accountants.

A recruiter works regular working hours, as the role is typically a nine-to-five job. However, the nature of the position often requires late nights and early mornings. Attending events and visiting clients breaks up your workdays. Travel is sometimes part of the job, depending on the agency. In full-time positions, you work 38 to 40 hours a week. Part-time recruiter positions and short-term contracts are also available.

The demanding nature of the position means that successful recruiters who enter the profession progress quickly. If you hit your targets consistently, your employer will notice and move you up the ladder. This is especially true in large firms with more room for upward mobility. Working for a small company may mean gradual growth, but it also translates into the potential of becoming a reliable partner in the future. Furthermore, the skills of a recruiter transcend other demanding fields. If you choose to make a career transition, displaying success in the human resources field is a powerful bargaining tool.

Working with Randstad offers you a range of benefits.

• always a contact person you can fall back on and ask for help from
• many training opportunities
• a range of jobs in your area

As a recruiter, you specialize in placing skilled tradespersons in commercial and industrial environments. Your duties include advertising jobs, headhunting and screening resumes of potential candidates. You conduct interviews and complete background checks before presenting a job offer to the company.

When you are a contingency recruiter, you are paid a fee based on the candidate's salary. For permanent positions, your fee is a percentage of the candidate's first-year salary. If you are hiring candidates for a contract position, you receive a portion of the candidate's hourly rates.

As a recruiter, you earn an average salary of $61,673 per year. You earn a lower salary in an entry-level position due to your minimal experience and skills. When starting, expect a salary of as low as $42,474 annually, but you earn over $90,874 yearly with experience.

You require a college diploma to become a recruiter in Canada. Complete a course in business administration or another relevant field to learn the necessary skills. It also helps you have experience in administrative and clerical positions. Additionally, employers expect you to complete a professional development program before working as a recruiter. Some also require certification from a regulatory body.

As a recruiter, you have excellent communication skills and create accurate reports for the hiring team. Your ability to communicate also helps you relate with potential employees, enabling you to find the right candidate for each role.

Finding a job near you as a recruiter is easy. Search our job offers. Have you found what you're looking for? Then submit your application using the ‘Apply’ button top right on the page. No jobs available right now? Send us your resume and we'll pass it on to a recruiter who will contact you if an opportunity opens up for you.