How to become a Recruiter
Recruiters source, assess, engage, and onboard candidates while managing hiring pipelines, stakeholder relationships, recruiting operations, and candidate or client experience. Specializations represented include staffing, university recruiting, healthcare provider recruiting, and technical or defense recruiting.
Top Skills Required
- Candidate sourcing
- Boolean search
- Candidate screening
Education & Certifications
Typical: Bachelor's degree is commonly preferred or required, particularly for corporate and university recruiting roles.
Alternative paths:
- Associate's degree
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Equivalent directly relevant recruiting or industry experience
- Six years of relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree in some organizations