What is an employment recruiter and how to become one

Key steps to become an employment recruiter

1. Explore employment recruiter education requirements

   Most common employment recruiter degrees

   Bachelor's

   71.3 %

   Associate

   14.7 %

   High School Diploma

   5.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific employment recruiter skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Human Resources	27.06%
   Background Checks	22.61%
   Applicant Tracking Systems	10.95%
   Recruitment Strategies	5.65%
   Career Fairs	4.89%

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3. Complete relevant employment recruiter training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New employment recruiters learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an employment recruiter based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real employment recruiter resumes.

4. Research employment recruiter duties and responsibilities

   • Manage social media communication with job boards and ATS system (i.e.
   • Manage and supervise work of recruiting coordinators as appropriate.
   • Advise the management team regarding hiring decisions and EEO practices.
   • Administer internal and external job posting process in compliance with AAP and EEO guidelines.

5. Apply for employment recruiter jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an employment recruiter job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams