Chances best for experienced recruitment consultants
Chances of getting a job as a recruitment consultant are best for those with experience, as they are in demand.
It's harder to secure a recruitment consultant position if you are new. Many people enter the profession by starting out in an entry-level role, such as candidate manager, before working up to a recruitment consultant position.
According to the Census, 4,500 recruitment consultants worked in New Zealand in 2018.
More job opportunities in generalist recruitment
Chances of getting a job at a generalist agency that recruits for a range of industries, and provides permanent, contract and temporary staff, are higher than at most specialist agencies.
However, opportunities for consultants who do specialist recruitment for growing industries, such as information technology and construction, are increasing.
A strong social media presence increases your chances
If you want to enter the industry, you can increase your chances by:
- having a professional, well-managed social media presence
- being able to successfully use social media tools.
This is because LinkedIn and other social networking sites are increasingly used for making contacts and recruiting.
Types of employers varied
Recruitment consultants may work for small or large agencies or franchises. They may also work in-house for businesses or government departments.
