Jo - HR Recruitment

What attracted you to a career in recruitment?
Fast track career, money, entrapenural environement and the opportunity to travel.

How would you describe the beginning of your career in recruitment? What did you do in the first few weeks?
Hectic, a massive learning curve, very much a roller-coster. One minute you think you know it, then you realise you totally don't! No one day is the same.

What do you enjoy about your recruitment job?
Building relationships with clients and candidates, earning good cash is great as I was a fresh grad when I joined, this meant I could live the London lifestyle to the full. I was suddenly earning a lot more than most of my friends from uni! You also get realy recognised on your results.

What has been your biggest success to date in recruitment?
Breaking into 3 top tier investment banks psl, where we are now the no.1 HR supplier. Doing 5 deals in my 6th month. Hitting Ibiza holiday target, hitting my 2nd Car target, going on numerous lavish lunch clubs in central london. Making some great friends.

How would you describe your working environment?
Busy, busy, busy! Hectic, demanding, fast-paced.

What advice would you give to a graduate who is considering a career in recruitment?
Do your research into the company, who are their competitors? What are their unique selling points eg. training etc? Really think about why it is that you want to join recruitment, what are your drivers? Its a rewarding career but not for the faint hearted!