Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Recruitment certs are CORE (activate on import 1); CIPD People Practice is the adjacent HR route; related-role link to HR Officer.
Typical pay: £25,000 to £40,000Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
You can develop your career by doing on-the-job training through a professional body like the Recruitment & Employment Federation. With experience, you could move into business development or management, or set up your own recruitment agency.
Courses for this career
See free Recruitment Consultant courses
Level 2
- Certificate in Recruitment Resourcing (RQF) L24 courses
Level 3
- CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice (Level 3) L347 courses
- Certificate in Recruitment Practice(RQF) L34 courses