Business Development

Recruitment consultants provide a vital link between clients and candidates. The role is demanding and diverse and involves: 1. using sales, business development, marketing techniques and networking to attract business from client companies; 2. developing a good understanding of client companies, their industry, what they do, plus their work culture and environment; 3. using social media to advertise positions, attract candidates and build relationships with candidates and employers; 4. headhunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates who may already be in work; 5. using candidate databases to match the right person to the client's vacancy; 6. receiving and reviewing applications, managing interviews and tests and creating a shortlist of candidates for the client; 7. requesting references and checking the suitability of applicants before submitting their details to the client; 8. briefing the candidate about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of the job in question; 9. preparing CVs and correspondence to forward to clients regarding of suitable applicants; 10. organising interviews for candidates as requested by the client; 11. informing candidates about the results of their interviews; 12. negotiating pay and salary rates and finalising arrangements between client and candidates;