subject: Tips For Getting Recruitment Jobs In Bristol [print this page] Background of recruitment in Bristol Background of recruitment in Bristol
Recruitment in Bristol is currently enjoying a period of growth with both demand for recruitment jobs in Bristol increasing and expansion of many of the recruitment companies in Bristol. This is because of many factors including location, proximity to many industrial centres and the demand for work in the South West. Because of the increased demand for recruitment in Bristol there are currently many opportunities for recruitment jobs in Bristol for candidates with the correct profile.
How to get recruitment jobs in Bristol
Do your research
There are many recruitment companies in Bristol each specialised in their own fields whether it is IT, engineering or public sector work. Through internet searches you can compile a list of all the recruitment companies in Bristol along with their profile and the type of recruitment in Bristol that they do.
Choose the Bristol Recruitment companies that suit your profile
Make a plan, approach the Bristol recruitment companies that specialise in your field and then the companies who dont but could benefit from your expertise. If your experience and speciality is IT first approach the companies that specialise in IT with the idea of integrating into their current company structure. After that look at the Bristol recruitment companies that have a broad range of specialities and take the approach that you can benefit their recruitment in Bristol using your expertise.
Prepare your CV and covering letter
A good CV is essential if you want to be successful with your application for a recruitment job in Bristol. If you feel your CV may need touching up please look at our excellent guide on CV writing.
A good covering letter will also be vital to your ultimate success. Each recruitment company in Bristol is different therefore need a different covering letter. Write it according to the needs of the company and your strengths. If you are going to be successful getting a recruitment job in Bristol it is essential that you persuade the company that you are not only a good candidate but you will benefit their recruitment in Bristol.
Visit the recruitment companies in Bristol
Personal visits are often overlooked but if you have time make the effort to visit every recruitment company in Bristol and leave your CV and covering letter with them directly. Although recruitment jobs in Bristol are in demand at the moment there is also a plentiful supply of recruitment consultants in Bristol looking for work. To stand out from the crowd you need to take that extra step and making the effort to visit each Bristol recruitment agency personally could be important.
Prepare for interview
As a recruitment consultant in Bristol you will have already advised many candidates on how to prepare for interviews and how to get jobs. However read up on the latest interview techniques and hints for phone interviews to make sure you are fully prepared. It is expected that Bristol recruitment consultants will interview well, so make sure you are prepared. On our website we have excellent resources on both interview techniques for recruitment jobs in Bristol and phone interview tips for recruitment jobs in Bristol.
Sell yourself
To get a recruitment job in Bristol you need to convince the recruitment company n Bristol that you are not only the right person for their company but you will increase business to their company. Demonstrate how you will attract both new clients and new candidates and what skills you have to match candidates to jobs. In the end it is a matter of numbers. If you can increase revenue for the company you will be more valuable.
For more information on both recruitment in Bristol in general and recruitment jobs in Bristol please contact ISL. We are a rapidly expanding recruitment company and we are always looking to recruit new consultants.
