The open route into working as a Recruitment Consultant. See the full Recruitment Consultant career plan.

Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.

Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry

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.

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