HOW TO BECOME A RECRUITER WHO SUCCEEDS?
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Wanting to know how to become a recruiter? Simply talk to an experienced recruiter who is willing to share insights on preparations for success. This is the place to get your questions answered.

YOUR FUTURE AS A RECRUITER

STEPS ON HOW TO BECOME A RECRUITER

What steps should you take to become a recruiter?

1. Understand what is recruitment.
2. Learn the qualifications.
3. Find out what exactly a recruiter does.
4. Identify the benefits to becoming a recruiter.
5. Determine if one can make it a career.
6. Talk with an experienced recruiter to learn why some succeed and others fail.
7. Decide if being a recruiter is right for you.

Understand Each One

HOW TO BECOME A RECRUITER: FIRST - DEFINE IT

Let’s start off with a definition. Wikipedia.com redirects you from recruiter to recruitment.

ANSWERING QUESTIONS ON HOW TO BECOME A RECRUITER

The first set of questions asked above are ones that can be answered fairly easily.  Here are some thought you will probably come across in your search process.

Degree -

Yes, a degree is most always required. It is helpful to obtain one that utilizes skills required in recruitment. People may have varied educational backgrounds, such as, business, marketing, human relations, sociology or other degrees.

Skill Set -

Frequently, sales, time-management, and problem solving skills are most beneficial to a recruiter.

Experience -

Most companies desire individuals that have spent time working in the area of sales, operations, administration, or research.

Certifications -

Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) and American Staffing Association certification are two of the most common.

Recruitment training -

It is beneficial to have acquired and periodically attend training on Industry trends, webinars, etc.

 Applying for positions -

One should understand the hiring  process for the company or firm to which you are applying.  Be prepared for their interview questions for recruiters.  Know the answers for the toughest candidate questions.

 

Do You Qualify?

NEXT STEPS TO TAKE

Your Mentor Awaits

The other steps on how to become a recruiter takes a bit more digging to identify the answers that are appropriate for you.

You may begin reaching on the web to find articles discussing how to become a recruiter. That is a good start.  The article may indeed give you the information you are seeking.  BUT, it may not.  In most cases, it is better to speak to someone with experience to get your questions answered.  As you know, there is always more information lying beneath the surface. By talking with someone directly, you can always go deeper.

We suggest that you could look through our Mentor list of experienced recruiters. 

1. Examine their background and experience. 
2. The next step is to reserve the Mentor of your choice and arrange a mentoring session over the phone or Skype.  You will be able to get your questions answered from someone who has experience as a recruiter.
3. They can help you learn how to become a recruiter. You can determine if you want to make this your career change.

LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO BECOME A RECRUITER

Is A Recruiter Who You Really Are?

Now is the time to take the next step to determine if you will be a recruiter!

The way to do that is for you to talk with individuals that have experience as a recruiter. You gain insight into many elements of this career field. Your mentor understands what it takes to be successful.  

The more you know about your chosen career, the better your chance of success.

We suggest that you find a mentor from the list below to help you.  Just review their background and fill in the Reserve a Mentor form by clicking this button.

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