Recruitment is one of those careers that people sometimes stumble into - but once you’re in, it’s hard to leave. There’s something about the fast pace, the conversations, and the satisfaction of helping someone land the right job that keeps people hooked.
If you like the idea of a job where you’re constantly learning, meeting new people, and making a real impact, recruitment is worth a serious look for your future career.
For Careers Week this week, we’re looking at why you should consider a career in recruitment, what you can gain and the positives of the industry.
Every day is different
Recruitment is one of those careers where no two days ever feel the same. Some days are spent building relationships with clients, while others are about sourcing hard-to-find talent. You could be supporting someone as they land their first job, change careers, or you could be sourcing candidates at scale for a short notice opportunity.
There’s a mix of problem-solving, decision-making, and consistent interaction that keeps things interesting and engaging.
People, people, people
Recruitment is ultimately about people, and human connection is at the heart of the job. Whether it’s with job-seekers or employers, you get to meet individuals from all walks of life - each with different ambitions and skills.
For many recruiters, building relationships and making a real impact on others’ careers is a big part of why they choose to be in the recruitment industry.
Finding the perfect fit
Success in recruitment comes down to matching the right candidate with the right role, and when that happens, everyone benefits. A business gets the skills and experience they need, and a candidate secures the role that’s right for them.
Getting to that point takes more than just scanning CVs and booking interviews - it involves understanding what a company needs, spotting potential in candidates, and managing the process from start to finish. The challenge of putting everything together keeps the job interesting, and when everything fits, it’s a win for everyone involved.
Earning potential and growth
Recruitment is a career where your success is directly tied to the effort you put in. As well as competitive base salaries, the real earning potential comes from commissions and bonuses with high performers earning well beyond the average in other industries.
Career progression is also a big advantage of the industry with room to grow and learn on the job. For some of our team members at Berry Recruitment, they have started out as Recruitment Consultants and progressed to Senior Consultants and even Operations Managers.
Recruitment is about more than just filling vacancies - it’s about supporting people, both job seekers and employers, solving problems, and building careers (including your own). If you enjoy working with people, love the buzz of a challenge, and want a career where you can grow quickly, it might be exactly what you’re looking for. It’s not always easy, but that’s what makes it exciting.
Start your career in recruitment with Berry Recruitment; learn more about
working for Berry on our website and get in touch today.
