Entry-level positions for aspiring recruiters
Entry-level roles in the field include entry-level recruiter positions, where companies "develop them in the way they see best fit," and sourcer roles, partnering with senior recruiters for on-the-job learning. Additionally, office manager, HR, or people operations specialist roles offer exposure to various aspects of human resources, potentially leading to recruiting or other functions like benefits and payroll.
Entry-Level Recruiting, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, People Operations, Job Search Strategies
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Devon Walo
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
DataDome
University of Arizona, 2017
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Creative Writing, Journalism
Technology
Human Resources (HR)
Disabled, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level recruiters are in demand as companies can train them to fit their needs.
2. A sourcer focuses on candidate research and works with a senior recruiter, providing opportunities to learn the recruiting process.
3. Roles in office management, HR, or people operations can expose individuals to various aspects of HR, potentially leading to a recruiting career.
Transcript
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider?
There's quite a bit to consider. Companies really do love hiring entry-level recruiters because they're able to develop them in the way they see best fit.
You can become a sourcer, which is truly focused on the research part of recruiting and finding the right candidates. If you are a sourcer, you're typically partnered with a senior recruiter. You're able to shadow their interviews and get a better feel for how the process works, following initial research.
But then, depending on the company, even if you are an office manager, an HR, or people's operations specialist, those roles can open you up to many different aspects of people ops or HR. That can include recruiting, benefits, and payroll.
For recruiting, honestly, I would just focus on entry-level recruiting, and you're going to find plenty of positions.