Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Recruiters
Teobesta, a Global Diversity and Inclusion Leader and Americas Talent Acquisition Leader, highlights entry-level roles such as "recruit recruiter," advising that agency recruitment offers valuable skills in "actively listening" and business development. Other options include internal sourcing roles focusing on diverse talent and talent specialist roles handling onboarding and background checks, which are "an integral piece" of a successful employee journey.
Recruiting, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Business Development
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Teobesta Ashenafi
Global Diversity and Inclusion Leader and Americas Talent Acquisition Leader
Global Technology and Measurement Insight Company
UC Davis
N/A
Biology & Related Sciences
Electronics & Semiconductors, Technology
Human Resources (HR)
Took Out Loans, Immigrant, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level roles in this field include recruiter, sourcing specialist, and talent specialist.
2. Agency recruitment offers experience in recruiting, active listening, business development, and sales negotiation.
3. In-house recruiting roles involve onboarding, background check support, and handling paperwork to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
Transcript
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider?
The recruiter position is a fantastic role, especially if you start on the agency side. When you join a firm like Michael Page, you learn not only how to recruit but also active listening, which is a different and really important skill.
While recruiting, you'll also learn business development and sales negotiation. So, agency recruitment is one path.
Another option is recruiting within an organization. In larger organizations, there are also sourcing roles or talent specialist roles.
A sourcing role involves someone dedicated to helping recruiters find and identify top diverse talent. A talent specialist role is within an organization and typically handles onboarding documentation. They ensure background check issues are resolved in partnership with the recruiter.
They are an integral part of an organization, helping people transition into the company. They manage the nuances of the paperwork needed for onboarding, making them critical to its success. This is another available position.