Also called: Staffing Consultant
Fills temporary and contract jobs (warehouse, nursing, IT) at a staffing firm, often on commission.
You start the morning with 30 open warehouse shifts to fill by Friday. You call candidates, check references and drive to a client site when a worker doesn't show.
Base pay plus commission; strong performers earn much more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree required at many agencies; high energy and phone skills matter.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Any major.
Growing about average. Tied to the economy.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI apps match workers to shifts automatically, cutting agency recruiters; handling no-shows and clients stays human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to staffing agencies (Aerotek, Randstad, local firms) for entry recruiter roles
Classes: Speech and debate, Business elective.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1071.
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