Why 59% Of Recruiting Firms Are Looking For You
The latest Recruitment Index figures from Deloitte and APSCo make positive reading for recruiters. If you’d like to read the full report you can download it here, but here is a brief overview:
– 69% of recruitment companies are reporting an increase in net fee income over the last twelve months.
– 30% of consultancies who are currently UK based plan to expand and open more offices, with half of these being overseas.
– Approximately 40% of those companies questioned are actively thinking about mergers and acquisitions.
From these figures, it’s clear that the recruitment industry is in rude health, but the report also highlights the challenges that these recruitment companies are facing. One is of particular interest:
– 59% see growing their headcount as a challenge in the coming year.
Clearly this means that if you are a career focused recruitment consultant, then there are going to be more and more opportunities for you. Firms will need to fight harder for talent as the competition for employees intensifies. However, with these opportunities we would add a note of caution. Faced with numerous opportunities, it is easy to follow the money and go for the highest paid roles. However, as specialist Rec2Rec recruiters, we would advise you to consider the following factors to ensure that you secure the right job for you.
Start preparing NOW
Although there is going to be more opportunities for consultants, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t going to be stiff competition for the more popular vacancies on offer. Start preparing your brag file, ensure your interview technique is up-to-scratch and your CV is clear and concise as well as being up-to-date. It could be several months before you secure a new role so make a concerted effort in your current job to maximise your revenue. Being able to report recent outstanding figures will mark you out as a recruiter at the top of their game.
Get specialist advice
You know the great service that you provide to candidates? Well why wouldn’t you insist you get the same with your career? You know your industry inside out but do you know which agencies are the ones that are expected to grow the most? Which are the ones that will fit your skillset best? Instructing a specialist Rec2Rec recruiter will ensure that you are not wasting your time and will ensure that you know exactly what the best employers are looking for.
Be realistic
When there is a growth of opportunities, one of the tactics that companies will use to attract candidates is salary. It’s important not to get too focussed on this though when securing the right opportunity for you. The earning potential of any role is not just about the basic salary and rate of commission. Ensuring that you are working for a company that you feel at home in will see you earning far more than working for an agency that pays a fantastic salary but doesn’t match your aims, beliefs or expectations. Being in harmony with your employer will see you more driven, motivated and far more effective as a recruiter.
Make the most out of the opportunities out there by following our advice and 2015 will be your best ever year in recruitment.
Till next time,
Cheryl