Recruiter Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Recruiter:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources.
  • The ability to conduct different types of interviews.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Good decision making skills.
  • A working knowledge of employment law and legislation.
  • Experience with recruitment processes and databases.
  • The ability to design and implement recruiting strategies.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Recruiter skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Recruiter roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.


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