What is it like being a recruitment consultant/work in sales?

SideWinder · 21 Oct 2019 at 16:31

Long time no post...but hey everyone!

So i am currently going through the reduntancy process...i've been here for 9 years and i've become comfortable/not pushing myself. I started to ponder leaving and starting afresh a year ago ago and i am now thinking a career change could be an option if i don't see something internal.

My background is forming relationships with people, workflow management, process implementation etc so half relevent (won't go into too much detail but i feel like my CV is strong plus the company i work for)

So i know v little about recruitment/sales besides the sterotypes but could anyone shed any insight? Eg a day in the life of?

Thankyou

SideWinder · 22 Oct 2019 at 10:22

Appreciate the amount of info you have provided, thankyou.

Did have a feeling from other chats that recruitment can be....tricky to put it lightly. The team element appeals eg pitching/all in it together so maybe thats the route i need to take a look at.

I don't have a set record but i feel as though, as a person, i can win people over and i believe that is whats important...the rest of the knowledge can be taught.

Will check out glassdoor, looks v informative!

SideWinder · 22 Oct 2019 at 14:46

Amplus said:
Do you have a degree?

My friend worked in sales for years. Hated it then did a quantify surveyor conversion course where he has just landed himself a decent job. Something worth considering

Psychology but i feel like my 8 years at my current company is worth more than that to be honest...!

SideWinder · 22 Oct 2019 at 14:57

Amplus said:
From your description sounds like Account Management may be the ideal next role for you rather then Sales. Forget recruitment. Something you need to do from a young age. I did it straight from Uni. Absolutely hated it. Imagine going into it at an older age would be even worse.

I think i have heard this term before, well role...so its managing the brand/the team and providing the service so to speak?

SideWinder · 22 Oct 2019 at 14:57

Amplus said:
What was your job title / role before?

It is 3 or 4 titles within the same company so progression - quite niche to fashion e-com.

SideWinder · 23 Oct 2019 at 09:14

V helpful Dowie...opening my eyes a bit. I feel like i need to actually browse for roles/see whats around now using this 'new' terminology i've just learnt!