Graduates are often employed as consultants in the recruitment industry for the management of existing accounts, the search and selection of candidates and the creation of new business. The agencies they work for may specialise in a certain industry, such as IT or engineering, or deal with vacancies for a variety of different types of work
Responsibilities include researching and sourcing leads, establishing contacts over the phone, arranging appointments, conducting thorough screening procedures and providing both clients and candidates with specific job-related information. Although much of the work is office-based, it may occasionally be necessary to attend career fairs in order to find potential candidates
Employers often look for proactive and enthusiastic team players with the drive to generate new business. The minimum qualification is usually a Bachelors degree and previous experience in a sales or customer services role will increase chances of securing work. Basic graduate salaries are in the region of £18,000 to £20,000, which could increase to around £40,000 plus commission.