What does a Recruitment Consultant do?

A recruitment consultant works with clients to help them find the best candidates for employment at their company. As a recruitment consultant you will search for potential employees, screen them and match them to available job positions. You will create a recruiting strategy and work with clients and candidates from the sourcing stage up until the ideal candidate is hired.

As a recruitment consultant you will be working closely with both clients and job applicants, so strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must. Experience in the recruiting or human resources field is a plus. A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Marketing or a relative field is required. You must also be familiar with recruiting and sourcing techniques, including the use of software and social media.

What responsibilities are common for Recruitment Consultant jobs?
  • Build long-term relationships with clients
  • Recognize and strive to meet client's hiring needs
  • Create and implement recruiting strategies
  • Create and post job advertisements
  • Search for potential candidates using hiring databases and social media
  • Assess applications and resumes
  • Screen applicants before the interviewing process
  • Match applicants to job positions
What are the typical qualifications for Recruitment Consultant jobs?
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, marketing or related field
  • Knowledge and understanding of recruiting and sourcing techniques
  • Customer Service and sales skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Well-organized
  • Ability to make reasonable decisions
  • Experience using applicant tracking and recruitment marketing software
  • Excellent with prioritization and time-management
  • Knowledgeable of employer branding techniques
EducationBachelor's Degree
Work/Life Balance
3.7 ★
Salary Range--
Career Opportunity
3.8 ★
Avg. Experience8+ years

Recruitment Consultant Salaries near Singapore

Average Base Pay

$15,000 /month
Not including cash compensation
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Recruitment Consultant Career Path

Learn how to become a Recruitment Consultant, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.

Recruitment Consultant
$33,000/yr
Senior Recruitment Consultant
$60,000/yr
Recruitment Consultant

Years of Experience Distribution

0 - 1
21%
2 - 4
17%
5 - 7
15%
8+
47%
Not including years spent in education and/or training

Recruitment Consultant Insights

Read what Recruitment Consultant professionals have to say about their job experiences and view top companies for this career.
Pulse RecruitmentPulse Recruitment
Senior Recruitment Consultant
7 Nov 2022

“From day one the training and coaching was excellent and elevated my performance with Pulse.”

SynergiSynergi
Recruitment Consultant
9 Sept 2021

“Young staff stupid And niaeve don't know any better things the way the md acts is normal.”

HaysHays
Recruitment Consultant
16 Jan 2023

“Your are one of many Expected to work crazy hours outside your shifted hours Pay is not great”

HAUS CareersHAUS Careers
Recruitment Consultant
18 Jul 2023

“I have doubled my salary which is great but I have to deal with the ups and downs.”

Australian Health ProfessionalsAustralian Health Professionals
Recruitment Consultant
20 Jul 2021

“They genuinely care about your career development and push you to take the next step.”

Gravitas RecruitmentGravitas Recruitment
Recruitment Consultant
31 Aug 2023

“Genuinely have been mentored and trained by one of the best recruiters in the IT recruitment space.”

Med-Call HealthcareMed-Call Healthcare
Recruiting Consultant
2 Aug 2023

“Great job for people just looking to log a certain number of calls daily and nothing else.”

Reuben SinclairReuben Sinclair
Senior Recruitment Consultant
25 Aug 2022

“They´re one of the market leaders in the industry and that will give you great learning and development opportunities.”

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Frequently asked questions about the role and responsibilities of a Recruitment Consultant

When working as a Recruitment Consultant, the most common skills you will need to perform your job and for career success are Job Descriptions, Consulting, Applicant Tracking System, Subsidies and Strong WORK Ethic.

The most similar professions to Recruitment Consultant are:
  • Corporate Recruiter
  • IT Recruiter
  • Recruiter
  • Technical Recruiter

The most common qualifications to become a Recruitment Consultant is a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and an average of 0 - 1 of experience not including years spent in education and/or training.

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