What a Recruiter at a Social Services Agency Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Recruitment Industry
Alicia, a Talent Acquisition Recruitment Specialist, wished "someone would have told" her about the extensive use of Excel in recruiting; mastering Excel skills, including "lookups and any other small formulas," is crucial for recruiter success.
Data Analysis, Technology, Job Search, Career Development, Excel Skills
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Alicia Ellington
Talent Acquisition Recruitment Specialist
Socail Services Agency
California State University - Los Angeles 2015 / Full Sail University 2020
N/A
Fine Arts, Music
Recruitment, HR & Related Professional Services
Human Resources (HR)
Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is crucial for success in recruitment.
2. The role utilizes Excel extensively, so mastering it is highly beneficial.
3. Developing strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and other formulas, is recommended for aspiring recruiters.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
I wish I had known more about Excel. Excel is utilized in any type of recruiter position. If I had known that beforehand, I would have definitely been a master wiz.
So, anybody looking to become a recruiter, definitely work on your Excel, VLOOKUPs, and any other small formulas you can figure out.