Recruiters contact people with the qualifications they’re looking for and invite them to apply for open positions. They may also speak to university students about to graduate with majors relevant to the industry about their employer. Some recruiters work in education. They go to secondary schools and encourage students to apply to the post-secondary institute they work for. They inform students about available courses, amenities, and other impressive details about the school and location. Other duties and responsibilities in a Recruiter job description may include:
- Working with department heads to create training programs
- Communicating with Hiring Managers to decide on qualifications for positions
- Reaching out to people with relevant education and experience
- Answering questions from applicants
- Conducting and analyzing surveys of applicants and Hiring Managers to choose efficient recruiting and hiring methods
- Using software to analyze resumes and find candidates
- Holding preliminary interviews on the phone or in person