Just curious how everyone came into their recruiting role (I sort of landed the job on a whim thanks to a family member who recommended me).

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I was working in education and couldn’t pay my bills. I applied for a recruiting job in Craigslist and got it. I had no idea what the job was.

I wanted to go tot law school but it was way too expensive to me for the time I might revisit it though. One of my friends got me this job and I like it so I stayed. It's been 5 years now

Being a recruiter is my true calling. I enjoy conducting interviews and wanted to observe various reactions from nervous applicants. I don't find it funny because I've been in the same situation. I simply adore selecting the best candidate for the job. The most important requirement is a desire to assist organizations in finding the best candidates for their needs.

I got into recruitment because I wanted to work in human resources. I discovered a staffing firm that was looking for entry-level recruiters. This firm provided excellent training, but the company itself was awful. I was hired by another agency for internal recruiting less than 6 months later which is where I am now.

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