Recruitment Consultant Job Description
A recruitment consultant typically works for a human resources or recruitment consulting firm. She works with organizations to define best practices in recruitment and selection, and also assists in hiring employees.
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Education
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Most organizations require a degree in human resources or related discipline, and may also require certification or training in recruitment methodologies.
Experience and Skills
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Recruitment consultants are typically required to have several years' experience in recruitment consulting or high-volume recruiting experience.
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Function
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Responsibilities include recruiting, selecting and scheduling interviews with potential employees for an organization. They also define best practices in recruiting to assist the organization with recruiting goals and budgets.
Additional Responsibilities
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Recruitment consultants may be required to attend job and college career fairs to interview and attract potential employees to the organization. This can include local and regional travel.
Average Salaries
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2008 that average salaries range from $52,000 to $63,000 per year, and 17 percent growth is expected in human resources occupations through 2016.
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