Entry-Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee

Job Description

Recruiter Trainee | Actalent

The Tone:
This is an entry-level, in-person role at Actalent, a company with global headquarters outside of Baltimore, MD. Actalent connects passion with purpose by providing specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market for engineering and science initiatives across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and over 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 companies, Actalent, along with its Aston Carter brand (which offers corporate talent solutions in accounting, finance, HR, and supply chain), extends the capabilities of industry-leading companies globally. This Recruiter Trainee position is crucial for building trusted relationships with bright and sharp individuals, understanding their motivations, and helping them achieve their career goals by connecting them with impactful work. Actalent fosters a positive and supportive culture, offering a comprehensive, structured training program including role-plays and job shadows, continuous formal and informal mentorship, and opportunities for internal development and advancement into leadership or other roles.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, location not specified
• Pay: $45000–$195000 yearly
• Mission: Partner with professionals, understand their goals, and help them achieve career advancement through impactful work opportunities.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Understand Needs: Meet with hiring managers to comprehend their staffing requirements.
• Source & Screen: Identify and evaluate qualified professionals through various recruiting tools, interviews, and reference checks, learning about their goals, skills, and interests to ensure alignment.
• Facilitate Placements: Communicate work opportunities and prepare consultants for starting their new roles.
• Build Relationships: Perform critical relationship-building activities, including coaching for interviews and maintaining engagement throughout their employment to ensure satisfaction.
• Network Maintenance: Maintain a robust network of consultants that align with top industry-specific skill sets to be seen as a partner in career advancement.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level.
• Experience: Experience in customer service, leadership, or sales is a plus. Experience collaborating in a team-oriented environment is also sought.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills; a desire to thrive in a performance-based work environment.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree.