How to Become a Recruiting Manager
A recruiting manager is responsible for locating, interviewing and selecting qualified candidates for employment with a company. This individual must also create and administer company recruiting policies and train other employees to assist with recruiting and hiring efforts. There are various requirements for this position, including college education and experience within human resources. Obtaining operational experience is also useful — understanding how a company and industry operate is essential for learning how to select the most qualified employees for an organization.
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Obtain the necessary education. Secure a bachelor's degree in human resources, sociology, psychology, education or a related field. Take additional graduate-level courses in human resources or management. Obtaining an advanced degree is typically helpful for both advancement and salary increases. Professional certification is also valuable and is obtained by taking and passing a certification examination offered by the Society for Human Resource Management, the largest human-resources professional association in the United States. During your time in college, working as an intern in companies where you're considering permanent employment is valuable experience.
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Gain experience in human resources and the industry in which you'll be working. Apply for positions as a recruiter and work at recruiting and interviewing candidates. Work in various positions within your chosen industry to understand the operations in this field. Network with human resources professionals to gather information about recruiting management, as well as open positions. Attend local meetings of your chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. Find and work with a mentor, if possible, to assist you in your development and career path.
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Prepare and update your resume. Craft your resume to highlight your specific recruiting and interviewing skills. Ask associates and supervisors to write references for your use during interviews. Create a unique cover letter for every job opportunity.
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Use all available resources to identify open positions. Network with current recruiting managers to identify how they obtained their positions. Attend online human resource meetings to continue to advance your skills and locate potential employers. Volunteer to assist local charities with their recruiting efforts. Send your resume and cover letter to your selected companies.
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Interview with selected companies to obtain a recruiting manager position. Create and take along a portfolio of your recruiting campaigns and success stories. Provide the interviewer with references for your work. Stress your education, certification and experience during these interviews. Focus on how your recruiting skills can help solve turnover and retention issues for the company you're interviewing with. Accept the best fit and offer for employment.
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Tips & Warnings
Focusing only on recruiting skills doesn't provide a sufficient picture of human resources. You also should learn about training and development, benefits and employee relations.
References
- MBA Today: Recruitment Manager Career
- ERE: A Performance Profile for a Recruiting Manager
- "Successful Interviewing and Recruitment"; Rob Yeung; 2011
