Recruitment manager is one of the most demanded professions, such specialists are needed in every company, they also work in recruiting agencies. The main difficulty faced by graduates of this specialty is the lack of experience, so before getting a job as a recruiting manager, you should acquire it.
Where to study and where to get the necessary experience for a graduate
Of course, you can get into recruiting without having a special education, having received the specialty of a lawyer, psychologist or teacher. But at present, the specialty "Personnel Management" or "Recruitment Manager" is in the training programs of many large universities, including Moscow State University, Russian State Humanitarian University, RSSU, MADI.
Having any higher education, you can get a second profession and master the methods of personnel selection at various trainings, master classes and courses. Such training centers operate at the Bauman Moscow State Technical University, at the RUDN University, the Institute of Positive Technologies and Consulting.
Of course, after graduating from a university or courses, it will be very difficult to get a job as a recruiting manager - one of the main requirements for candidates is work experience in this specialty. But you can start from assistant positions in any large company or recruiting agency. Many well-known international brands operating in Russia, for example, L'Oreal, offer internship programs to university graduates, including in the personnel department. You can try to gain the necessary experience by first getting a job as an assistant manager for the selection of personnel at some enterprise.
You can also get a job in a recruiting agency after graduation, it is better to choose one that has been on the market for a long time. Most likely, you will have to start with the position of a reseller engaged in the primary search for the specialists needed by the customer. You will work with documentation, study sites for job search, conduct initial telephone conversations with specialists. If you succeed, there is a guarantee that in a year you will be able to become a recruiting manager in this or another recruiting agency.
How to get a job as a manager
If you have the necessary experience, you can start looking for a job. To do this, use not only registration on Internet resources looking for specialists, but also contact enterprises or recruiting agencies directly. Good vacancies are often offered on specialized Internet forums, in topics dedicated to finding specialists.
Start by writing a competent resume using what you have learned. Prepare for your interview. To distinguish yourself favorably from other candidates, your competitors, you must clearly understand the responsibilities and tasks that the recruiting manager solves and confidently demonstrate your knowledge.
