Have you ever wondered what a recruiter’s life is like outside of the interview room? We can assure you that the interviews that you have attended form only a small, albeit significant, part of the job.

The vast majority of recruiters didn’t complete their studies with a goal to join the industry; it’s one of those career paths that most of us fall into only when someone takes the time to explain how it works and how rewarding it can be.

Recruiting is about relationship and risk management. To form business relationships, an outgoing personality and a sales orientation is required. However, a different set of skills is needed to maintain your new relationships, and this is where a consulting mindset becomes a prerequisite. It’s about listening, and then being able to provide the advice and the defined results that your clients are looking for.

Once established, executive recruiters enjoy a professional lifestyle that is quite unique. Attractive financial rewards, the ability to manage your own workload, and the satisfaction of knowing that you are providing real value to both jobseekers and employers, result in a real sense of fulfilment.

The other side of the equation is that recruiters must be willing to back themselves; establishing yourself takes a lot of hard work, and the rewards that are available are not entirely without risk.

If you are a communications professional who is looking to build upon your experience but in a slightly different direction, we would love to talk. We offer a mature workplace environment, a high degree of autonomy, great infrastructure and attractive financial rewards. Don’t hesitate to call Peter Salt on (02) 9947 9732 or Josh Shein on (02) 9947 9733 for a confidential chat.