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Technical Recruiting?
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| exar07 2001-06-06, 4:38 pm |
| Is there Anyone in Technical Recruiting or has done it for a Good company?
What are the pros/cons?
Any Feedback would Help! | |
| Nicole 2001-06-07, 12:05 pm |
| Are you asking about getting a job as a recruiter, or should you get one for your job hunt?
I don't see a downside to registering with a recruiter who earns their fees from the employer -- or even several recruiters -- unless it makes you neglect job hunting on your own. | |
| exar07 2001-06-07, 12:28 pm |
| I am asking in regard to actually being a Recruiter. I see lots of positions for Recruiters and the wages are (sometimes) HIGH.
I basically want to know HOW it is.....
Hard?
Easy?
Burn out?
Pressure?
Travel?
Money?
Perks?
High Turn over?
Thanks..... | |
| Bobby Digital 2001-06-08, 12:19 pm |
| Recruiter salaries are usually high. You will need to very out going and possess good communication skills especially on the telephone. You also have to know technology to be able to know what exactly an organization is looking for in a candidate.
Good Luck
BD | |
| Nicole 2001-06-08, 3:29 pm |
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Originally posted by Bobby Digital
Recruiter salaries are usually high. You will need to very out going and possess good communication skills especially on the telephone. You also have to know technology to be able to know what exactly an organization is looking for in a candidate.
Good Luck
BD
Might I add the word "Good" before "Recruiter?" Like any sales position (and it is sales), if you're good at it you can make some serious money. If you aren't good at it, it can be extremely frustrating and stressful.
Me, I hate sales. I was pretty good at it, but hated every minute  | |
| je.souhaite 2001-06-08, 3:41 pm |
| First of all , if ya like the idea of selling , you have to have a good pitch , which is one of those things that can't be taught , either you have it or you don't , then you have to convince your buyers that the fee is worth the risk getting the right people for the job is easier said than done , sometimes in order to get the kind of money that those recruiters make , you gotta lie , cheat , and sometimes , steal cause that's usually what they do , hee hee , better to use your talents into a real job where you can do things that you are proud of , and not get into the sleasy world or recruiting | |
| exar07 2001-06-08, 4:34 pm |
| I have a friend that is a Recruiter and he tells me how great it is and how challenging it can be. I am just gathering info.
je.souhaite- Your insight is good. Very upfront (I like that)!
Nicole- How was the turn over? Should I tell my friend to cover his buttucks?
Give me some more good and bad insight if you
get the chance.
BD- Thanks! Good advice as well!
Any more comments? | |
| chunder 2001-06-08, 5:04 pm |
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Originally posted by exar07
Any more comments?
i met with a recruiter once. i thought i was talking to a used car salesman. but he bought me a decent lunch. i hope he wasn't your friend.
no, seriously, if you like sales (and can communicate) AND technology... maybe it's for you. if you are wanting to get rich QUICK, invent something or join a multi-level marketing thing. otherwise, find your niche, work your buttocks off, pay your dues.
you have change for a nickle? yes. that's right, i get 3 cents back.
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| Nicole 2001-06-08, 6:16 pm |
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Nicole- How was the turn over? Should I tell my friend to cover his buttucks?
I wasn't in recruiting specifically, so I'm not sure of the stats there. But sales positions do tend to have a high turnover rate. Some people leave voluntarily when their skills aren't up to the high $ salaries they hoped for, and others get outsted for the same reason. Then some folks just plain don't like it and move on to other things.
But you don't need much in the way of IT skills, rather a knowledge of the industry and industry trends, and knowing a little about a lot of different tech subjects... enough to have a BS meter. (Although a lot of recruiters provide free or low-cost training for their stable of regular contractors, and you might be able to getthat, too.)
I think folks should ALWAYS cover their rear If you want to try it as a career, there's nothing that says you can't change your mind later if it doesn't work out. But you should realize that you needs to moderate your salary expectations, especially at first. Even the best people need time to build up a clientele.
Sales skills are helpful in pretty much any career. It's not a bad thing to learn. |
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