Recruitment is an industry that’s big on challenges, but big on rewards. It’s a continuously growing sector that offers major growth and earning potential to those who work at it. It also offers a career built around people; their goals, their potential, their next steps.
Whether you’re starting out or looking for a fresh challenge, recruitment offers a career path where your hard work genuinely pays off. Here are 6 reasons why a career in recruitment could be the perfect next step for you.
1. A career you can start without qualifications and experience
On most occasions, you don’t need specific qualification or industry experience to begin in recruitment. What matters most is your attitude; positivity, resilience and a genuine interest in people. Your agency will train you in all areas and work with you to build on any weaknesses, and in time, your confidence and skillset will flourish.
| At Berry Recruitment, our 13-week training programme gives you everything you need to hit the ground running - from interactive group sessions to personalised mentoring and day-to-day support from your team.
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2. Skills that stay with you
Recruitment gives you a toolkit of transferable skills that open doors throughout your career. You’ll develop strengths in:
- Sales and negotiation
- Marketing and advertising
- Copywriting and communication
- Relationship building
- Organisation and time management
It’s a role that keeps you learning and growing, with no 2 days the same.
3. A role that gets you out and about
While you’ll have an office base, recruitment is far from a desk-bound job. You’ll spend time visiting clients, meeting candidates, delivering incentives, attending site tours and getting to know the businesses you support. It’s a great fit if you enjoy variety, connection, and a job that keeps you moving.
4. Fast-paced, varied and never dull
It’s true that recruitment is fast-paced and challenging, but you won’t find yourself stuck in a rut or twiddling your thumbs at your desk each day. You’ll always have something to work towards - new roles to fill, new candidates and clients to support. You’ll be working with a great mixture of people who share the same goal.
5. Work that makes a difference
As a recruiter, you are doing a vital role. The services you provide to your candidates can be life-changing, and you’ll find that a lot of them will be exceptionally grateful for how you’ve helped them. Working in recruitment is more than just screening CVs and booking candidates into interviews. It involves support, training, character building and nurturing, and it’s gratifying when it pays off.
| “One of the things I love about working in recruitment is that you contribute to a business’ growth by building their recruitment strategy and finding them the best talent on the market!” |
6. Rewards that grow with your success
Recruitment offers strong earning potential, with uncapped commission schemes that reward your hard work. At Berry, you’ll also enjoy a wide range of benefits, from incentives and competitions to wellbeing initiatives, recognition schemes and team events.
Ready to take the next step?
So, if you think you’re ready to begin your career in recruitment, we’re ready to welcome you. Simply register your interest in working for Berry Recruitment and we’ll be in touch!