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Recruitment Consultant - How to get into this job

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Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements to become a recruitment consultant, but previous work experience in human resources, sales, marketing, retail or customer service is preferred.

Secondary Education

There are no specific secondary educational requirements, but a good level of maths and English is important.

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Tertiary Education

A tertiary qualification in business, human resources, sales, marketing, psychology or the arts may be useful.

Relevant courses

Training on the job

Skills are gained on the job. Recruitment consultants may attend training courses run by the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association (RCSA).

RCSA website - information for recruitment consultants

Useful Experience

Useful experience for recruitment consultants includes any work dealing with people.

“The work I did for Work and Income New Zealand is still useful now – I know about relating to all sorts of people. That background helps me to do a job like this."

Lina Siu - Recruitment Consultant

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Updated October 2008

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