Recruiter
Controller Job Description
Recruiters are experts in the finding, screening and attracting of applicants for open positions. Recruiters own the entire talent acquisition process from end-to-end. This can include advertising the job opening, reviewing resumes, interviewing candidates and working with hiring managers to find the right fit. Working with hiring managers—whether internally or as a part of a recruiting agency—requires a lot of listening and communication skills to determine which skills, traits or previous experiences should be prioritized for an open position. The best recruiters want to help the team find a new member who will fit with company culture and have the necessary strengths required for the position. Recruiters can also help hiring managers prepare for interviews with job candidates. Working with job candidates is a big part of a recruiter’s job as recruiters are often the first point of contact with an organization for a candidate. This means that recruiters often act as a brand ambassador for the company, especially when attending job fairs. Recruiters keep in contact with many job candidates at once. This can include negotiating offers and informing unsuccessful candidates that the position has been filled with another candidate.
It shouldn’t be surprising that good communication skills are required to be a recruiter. It’s common for recruiters to spend a large portion of their workdays on the phone talking to candidates. A recruiter’s work involves a lot of data and details—from salary ranges, requirements and performance metrics. Recruiters need to be able to juggle a lot of information without getting overwhelmed and figure out what is a priority on a daily basis multiple times per day. Recruiters need to have good instincts and be able to detect potential that may not be obvious to others. The best recruiters are driven to find the best possible candidates for each position they are attempting to fill. It’s easy to find a person to take the job, but finding the right match is much more difficult. The best recruiters treat their candidates with integrity and compassion. They need to be adaptable and focused on moving forward and finding new solutions no matter what.
Most recruiters have at least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as human resources, business administration or psychology. Enroll in classes where you can study people and their behaviors. Communications, psychology and sociology are great subjects for aspiring recruiters to study. Although some firms may not require you to have higher education, it can help you stand out from other candidates and provide more opportunities.
- Meet with employers to learn about their staffing needs
- Speak with candidates to learn about their career goals
- Find potential candidates through job networking websites or online job portals
- Screen candidates by conducting phone interviews and background checks
- Interview candidates who pass the screening process
- Learn about candidates’ skills, qualifications and professional backgrounds
- Attend job fairs to meet candidates and attract talent
- Negotiate employment offers with top candidates
- Call references to learn more about candidates’ prior work experience
- Process employment paperwork and start the onboarding process with new hires
- Create an onboarding process for better employee retention
Typical duties of a Controller
Skills:
• Attentive to detail
• Empathy
• Industry knowledge
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Sales knowledge
• Time management skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fieldSkills:
• Attentive to detail
• Empathy
• Industry knowledge
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Sales knowledge
• Time management skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field