Recruiter (talent acquisition)
Also called: IT recruiter, TA specialist
Finds, screens and hires the right people for open jobs.
What the work is
Recruiters find and hire talent. They write job descriptions, search on LinkedIn and job portals, screen CVs, interview candidates, coordinate with hiring managers and negotiate offers. Some work inside companies; others work for recruitment agencies and earn incentives per hire.
It is a fast-moving, people-heavy job and a common entry into HR. Good recruiters understand the roles they hire for, especially in tech.
A typical week
- Source candidates on LinkedIn and Naukri
- Screen CVs and do first interviews
- Schedule interviews with hiring managers
- Make offers and onboard new hires
It suits people who
- Enjoy talking to many people
- Are persuasive and organised
- Like a fast pace
Your path to get there
School (Class 8-10)
- Any stream
Class 11-12
- Any degree
College or fresher
- Learn sourcing on LinkedIn and job portals, and Excel
- Intern with a recruitment agency or HR team
Working or switching
- Sales and customer service staff move into recruitment easily
- Tech recruiters benefit from learning tech basics
- Start with a skills refresh of 6 to 12 weeks: one short course and one TalentMeter assessment to show where you stand today.
- Use returnship and second-career programmes; many large employers in India run them for people back after a break.
- Explain the gap in one honest line on your CV and LinkedIn, and list what you did in it (caregiving, freelancing, courses, volunteering).
- Contract, part-time and freelance roles are a common way back in; they turn into full-time offers often.
Exams and certifications
| Name | What it is for | When |
|---|---|---|
| LinkedIn Recruiter certification | Sourcing skills | Any time |
Exam names, eligibility and dates change. Always check the official website for this year's notice.
Job market
Job titles to search
Who hires
Where the jobs are
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