Commercial and Industrial Recruitment
Recruitment Consultant Profile
Q: Do I need recruitment experience to be a Recruitment Consultant?
A: No. SLS is committed to training their employees and as long as you have
experience of business-to-business sales we will consider your application
Q: What experience do I need to be a Recruitment Consultant?
A: Two years experience in a business-to-business sales role.
Q: I want to be a Recruitment Consultant, but have no experience in business-to-
business sales. Would you still consider my CV?
A: You could apply for a resourcer role; this is an excellent way to gain a good
grounding in the recruitment industry by supporting the consultants. You would
be liasing with candidates and assisting consultants in matching CVs with their
clients’ needs. It can be your stepping-stone into becoming a recruitment
consultant.
Q: What Qualifications do I need to be a Recruitment Consultant?
A: Nothing specific, as long as you have good written and spoken English, combined
with basic keyboard skills and a good telephone manner. We are looking for
enthusiastic, committed people who thrive from delivering results in a target
driven environment.
Q: I do not know anything about IT. Can I still apply?
A: Certainly, you can be trained on IT fundamentals and all the information you
would need to be able to communicate with clients and candidates in a
knowledgeable manner.
Q: What would I actually be doing?
A: In a nutshell, canvassing clients and candidates with a view to placing IT
professionals in a contract or permanent role. Developing relationships with
clients (both over the telephone and in client meetings) in order to understand
their recruitment needs. Building a rapport with your applicants in order to find
them a suitable role.
Q: What training will I receive?
A: SLS is committed to providing ongoing training opportunities. Upon joining you
will receive a modular three month induction programme comprising of the
following:
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC)
- Foundation Certificate in Recruitment Practice
- IT Fundamentals
- Sales training (if required)
- On the job training
Q: What benefits will I receive if I join SLS?
A: SLS provide an attractive basic salary which is accompanied by one of the
Market’s leading commission schemes. Sales incentives include Cal Allowance,
Quarterly bonus and a high billers bonus. Holidays can be accrued to 25 days.