Entry Level Recruiter

Job Description

Recruiter | Prestige Staffing

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Prestige Staffing, located across its offices in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, St. Louis, New York City, and Charlotte. Prestige Staffing is a consistently growing and nationally acclaimed company since 1999, recognized on the Inc 5000 List and Inavero’s Best of Staffing. As a recruiter, you will be instrumental in the company’s core mission to “put people to work,” fostering genuine relationships with both candidates and internal teams for both Fortune 500 and small businesses nationwide. This entry-level role is a vital part of a company that prides itself on professional and personal growth, ensuring that each team member is a valued individual, not just a number.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, various office locations (Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, St. Louis, New York City, and Charlotte)
• Mission: To connect qualified candidates with client hiring needs in Technical, Accounting & Finance, and Healthcare sectors, contributing to the company’s status as a top-tier vendor for highly reputable organizations.
• Tech Stack: Applicant Tracking systems (ATS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Find and place qualified candidates into suitable roles: Directly contribute to the company’s mission by effectively matching passive and active job seekers with client opportunities, including delivering job offers and negotiating terms of employment.
• Partner with internal teams to understand client hiring requirements: Consult and prioritize effectively with internal colleagues to gain a comprehensive understanding of client hiring needs across diverse industries like technical, accounting & finance, and healthcare staffing.
• Develop and nurture relationships with job seekers: Proactively build and maintain strong, genuine connections with both existing and new candidates, understanding their career aspirations and guiding them through the recruitment process.
• Identify, reach out to, and evaluate potential candidates: Systematically source, contact, and screen a wide range of candidates, conducting thorough phone calls and virtual meetings to qualify or disqualify them for specific openings.
• Prepare candidates for client interviews and gather feedback: Provide essential preparation to candidates for their interviews, and then conduct crucial briefings and debriefings post-interview to ensure effective communication and successful placement outcomes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree, demonstrating a foundation for an early career in business development and recruiting.
• Experience: Proven leadership experience gained through internships and/or participation in campus organizations.
• Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills for effective candidate and team interaction; a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and competitive drive for goal achievement; coachable and enthusiastic approach to teamwork and industry best practices; and the ability to “think on your feet” for quick problem-solving.
• Bonus: A strong desire to pursue a career path in sales and leadership.