Entry-level positions for aspiring Recruitment Professionals
Trisha acknowledges that Assistant Director of Outreach and Recruitment at Business School for a Private University role was not an entry-level position for them, and in getting familiar with similar roles, the most impactful skills for undergraduates to focus on are communication, outreach, and networking, as knowing "to meet people where they're at" is essential for effective recruitment. The marketing and recruitment teams also work very closely together.
Recruitment, Outreach, Communication Skills, Marketing, Networking
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Trisha Wierl
Assistant Director of Outreach and Recruitment
Business School for a Private University
California State University - San Marcos
Biology & Related Sciences
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Communication and Marketing
Honors Student
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions in this field often require marketing experience, which can be gained through internships or related roles.
2. Key skills for roles in outreach and recruitment include strong communication, outreach, and networking abilities.
3. Understanding how to effectively recruit and meet people where they are at is crucial for success in this field.
Transcript
Q10: Entry-level positions
In terms of entry-level positions, to be fully transparent, I didn't start in this industry at an entry level. I had some prior marketing experience.
I would say trying to get familiar with those aspects is important: the outreach, the recruitment, and the marketing. Even though I'm in recruitment, the marketing and recruitment teams work very closely together.
It's about understanding those aspects of how to be an effective recruiter. I think the biggest thing is knowing to meet people where they're at.
Especially for undergraduates, learning communication skills is probably the biggest takeaway. Outreach and networking are also incredibly impactful for landing roles like these.
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