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How to Get a Sales Recruiter Job

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Get a Sales Recruiter Job
Get a Sales Recruiter Job

A sales recruiter is a human resources professional responsible for the hiring of sales professionals within a company. There are two different types of sales recruiters. A corporate sales recruiter is a member of the company for which she is hiring. A third-party sale recruiter, sometimes referred to as a headhunter, works for a staffing firm, recruiting professionals for multiple organizations. It is important to note that the term headhunter is considered derogatory by some third-party recruiters.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Resume College degree Professional attire
  1. Step 1
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    Prepare your resume. It is important that your resume is clear and concise, including all work experience relevant to the role of sales recruiter. An understanding of sales, research and other areas of human resources are relevant to the position and should be added. Additionally, include all degrees, certifications and relevant professional affiliations, such as membership to the Society of Human Resources Management.

  2. Step 2
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    Search for sales recruiter job openings. Check your local newspaper as well as Internet job posting sites. Some industry specific job posting sites include salesjobs.com and salescareersonline.com. Additionally, there are a number of employment agencies that focus specifically on placing sales recruiters. You must also network, joining industry associations such as the ERE.net, letting everyone you come in contact with that you are seeking employment. The people with whom you are networking may lead you to job opportunities that are not posted publicly.

  3. Step 3
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    When you have found job openings that are appealing to you, apply for them using the method requested by the employer. Some employers prefer that you submit your resume through email. Others prefer that you mail or fax your resume. Following the submitting instructions is highly important, as this is seen by many as the first step of the interviewing process. When submitting your resume, it is important to include a cover letter, highlighting your sales and recruitment experience as well as your career goals within sales recruiter. Be a specific as possible, including all positive performance metrics.

  4. Step 4
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    Go on an interview. When selected for an interview, it is important that you dress in appropriate business attire. For men, this includes a dark-colored business suit, dark shoes that have been polished, and a tie. For women, this includes a dark colored business suit, dark shoes that have been polished, and minimal jewelry. It is important for you to arrive for your interview no more than 15 minutes early and never late. Additionally, you must bring multiple hard copies of your resume, as you may meet more that one hiring manager.

    Remain pleasant and professional, highlighting your sales, recruitment and relationship management experience. Remember that recruitment is a numbers game. Your goal is to fill as many jobs as possible in the shortest amount of time. Come to your interview with concrete examples of your previous success in achieving that goal.

  5. Step 5
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    Accept the position. When a match has been made between you and a perspective employer, you will receive a formal offer of employment. If the terms of the agreement are to your liking, accept the role.

Tips & Warnings
  • When interviewing, be professional and clear in the presentation of your credentials. Though you should present yourself in the best light, do not lie. Do your research. When presenting yourself, you should be comfortable using industry specific buzz words, such as metrics (which is any data regarding hiring activity), and ATS (which stands for applicant tracking system, computer software used for tracking hiring activity).
  • Recruiting happens on an as-needed basis. During an economic downturn, employment recruiters are among the first to be downsized. Open job opportunities may be limited.

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