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A Quality of a Good Recruiter: CERTIFICATION! From Sam Lawson, Wallage
Recruiting is a job that requires a special talent and those seeking a position as a recruiter must have a distinct type of personality. Qualities of a good recruiter are similar to those found in a good leader: displaying honesty with superiors and subordinates, having a positive attitude regardless of presented circumstance, displaying fortitude and integrity and making others a priority. Possessing these attributes will help ordinary recruiters be extra-ordinary, rising above those who may be less enthusiastic and lack dedication to the profession. One of the most overlooked qualities of a good recruiter is having industry knowledge. This not only pertains to the administrative tasks involved with the recruiting process but also the technical knowledge required for various positions. Some of the best types of recruiters are former management professionals in a given industry. By having previous experience, industry-specific recruiters have a thorough knowledge of the educational requirements, personality traits and professional experience needed to fill each position. In addition, these types of recruiters are able to advise candidates regarding the position’s working conditions and possible career paths. A good recruiter is able to take previous industry knowledge one step further by keeping abreast of current industry changes including licensing requirements, recommended professional certifications and mandatory positionspecific educational and examining requirements. To assist all candidates, a good recruiter must also keep current with changing employment laws and the whole multitude of other state and federal legislation that impacts the workplace. This will require career orientated recruiters to undertake continuing education regarding current employment and hiring trends in a specific industry as well as keeping informed with state and federal employment workplace standards.
Chris Kennedy Regional Sales Manager Toll Free: 800.882.2663 ext. 607 Main: 804.266.330 ext. 607 Direct: 804.627.0607 Mobile: 804.347.8163 Email: ckennedy@bond-us.com
10 November/December 2011
If you are interested in becoming an extra-ordinary recruiter, it’s time for you to study your industry from every feasible aspect and use this knowledge to stay ahead of the game at all times. From Sam Lawson’s blog RECRUITER INSIDER - Sam Lawson is an Australian based recruitment executive with a background in , executive & staff recruitment. Sam has a strong interest in recruitment methodologies, emerging technologies in the industry and recruitment industry developments in general.
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