Graduate recruitment jobs are available if you know where to look. All you need to do is search for opportunities with agencies that will train up consultants to do the job.

You want to get a job in a consultancy that is good at training and supporting new consultants. You will probably be teamed up with an experienced consultant who will show you the ropes. Your training will help you develop the skills necessary to take on greater levels of responsibility. After three to six months of working alongside an experienced consultant you should be able to manage your own clients.

The entire recruitment process is managed by the consultant, from sales of services to hiring by the employer. Finding vacancies to recruit for is the first stage of the job, and involves communicating with existing and new clients. Networking and advertising to find suitable candidates is the other part of the job. You will be responsible for finding candidates and taking them to the interview stage, and then liaise with the employer until a satisfactory candidate has been chosen and accepted the post.

If you are going into this career path you can earn well. If you are driven you can do well financially through commission and meeting targets.

Attributes required for the job:

• Hard work and focus will take you far in your career.
• You will need a good university degree.
• Valued attributes include a bit of personality, honesty and loads of ambition.
• You will be in an advantaged position if you have sales experience.

Self confidence and a desire to be successful are probably the two things that will help drive your career. It pays to be a winner, so work hard. It generally helps to have an interest in the industry you are looking to recruit for, as this helps you communicate with clients and job seekers. Up to date knowledge of industry news and the jargon will help you.

Why not go for this career if you think it will be fun for you.