Why a Recruiting & Staffing Business?

         Why start a business or career in recruiting and staffing?  For most people the answer is very simple: it gives them the ability to make a lot of money while working with relative independence and freedom.  In my 16 years as a recruiter, trainer and consultant, I have been witness to millions of dollars of income generated by consultants, recruiting firms, staffing professionals, and small business owners who are basically normal people that made the commitment to get ahead financially in this industry.

         The routes that we have all taken to financial success are in some ways different, but the common thread among everyone is having the motivation to make money and take on the challenging (but gratifying) task of providing qualified job seekers to companies for the purpose of employment.

Reasons to Start a Business or Career in Recruiting & Staffing

• Income Potential - Recruiters and staffing consultants can earn up to $250,000 annually or more depending on many factors including self-motivation, effort, and strategy.  Contingency placement fees can average around $15,000 per hired candidate; Contract recruiters can earn up to $75 per hour; Retained searches can amount to at least $8,000 per hire.
• Freedom, Flexibility - 90% of a Recruiter's work involves facilitating information about jobs and candidates by telephone and internet.  This gives a Recruiter a lot of freedom and flexibility over where and when they actually perform their work.  There is little or no travel involved.
• Home Based Business - Because most of a Recruiter's work is done by telephone and internet, a recruiting business can be established and operated from home.  A standard home office set-up is usually enough to get started and provide service.
• Industry Options - Recruiting and staffing services are in demand across many different industry groups, giving you options about what areas to specialize in.  The skills you develop as a recruiter in one industry can be applied to other industries as well, giving you the ability to diversify your services according to changes in market conditions or areas of interest.
• Gratification from Work - Helping people who are going through a job or career transition can be very gratifying.  Likewise, helping companies grow through a more productive workforce can also gratifying.  Recruiters make a difference in the success or failure of people and companies.

          Of course, everyone has their own unique reason for wanting to become part of this industry.  Below are common profiles of new business owners in recruiting and staffing.

• Business Professional - People with industry contacts or access to job seekers put those resources to work through their own business.  For example, a Nurse, IT Professional, Engineer, Sales and Marketer, or other type of professional may use their industry knowledge to find candidates and jump-start their business fast.
• Existing Business Owner - Many existing business owners claim their clients routinely ask them for help finding and hiring new employees, even when they don't officially offer a recruiting and staffing service.  With the demand already in place from clients, some business owners seek to compliment their primary business by adding to it a recruiting and staffing service.
• Determined, Money-Motivated - There are people everywhere who start with very little, but go on to build successful business ventures through raw determination and effort.  The recruiting industry tends to reward those who work the hardest.  If you are determined to make money, a creative thinker and a great listener then you may possess the qualities of a good recruiter.
• Recruiter, Staffing or HR Pro - Recruiters, staffing consultants and human resource professionals see how much money is paid to successful recruiting firms every day.  Big placement fees and large sums of money.  Time to become independent and do your own thing.

          It has been said that "there are no barriers to entry in recruiting and staffing", which simply means that people new to the industry are welcome to participate without having to meet many requirements.  If you are driven for success, and capable of mastering the art of recruiting and staffing, then you may have already found the ideal industry for your business or career.

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