Graduate Recruiter/Researcher

Job Description

Graduate Recruitment Consultant | FIFTEEN WEST

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at FIFTEEN WEST, located in Austin, TX, with hybrid working (4 days in office). FIFTEEN WEST is a growing specialist recruitment firm, aiming to identify and engage highly sought-after professionals across specialist technical markets. This role offers hands-on training and a clear path toward recruitment, consulting, or leadership, enabling individuals to build valuable commercial skills and professional networks from day one.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Austin, TX
• Pay: $45000–$85000 yearly
• Team: Established nine-person Austin team
• Mission: Identify, engage, and build relationships with specialist candidates while supporting experienced consultants on active searches.
• Tech Stack: LinkedIn, recruitment platforms, networking, market research

What You’ll Actually Do
• Find Talent: Find and connect with talented professionals using LinkedIn, recruitment platforms, networking, and market research.
• Support Searches: Work on live vacancies from the outset, contributing to placements and earning commission.
• Candidate Engagement: Build relationships with candidates and learn how to understand their career goals, experience, and motivations.
• Market Specialization: Develop expertise across growing renewable energy, infrastructure, engineering, and data center talent markets.
• Skill Development: Receive practical coaching from experienced recruiters and build skills that can accelerate your career progression.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; applications are welcomed from recent and upcoming graduates for an entry-level role.
• Experience: No previous recruitment experience is required; candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and a motivated, goal-oriented mindset.
• Skills: Strong communication skills, good organization, time-management skills, curiosity, and resilience.
• Bonus: An interest in developing a commercially focused career and the confidence to start conversations and build relationships with new people.