I'm very interested in changing careers and have been looking into becoming a recruiter/headhunter. Specifically in the healthcare field.
I realize the salary will not initially be that of a pharmacist but the standing and demands are forcing me to look into something else.
Does anyone know the best process to go about making this change and finding out the best steps to take, who to contact... or of any ideas? What are some of the better companies to start with if any? I would think then it would be best to branch out on one's own after a few years?y/n? Any and all information available appreciated! Thanks!
2006-11-24 14:39:57 · 7 answers · asked by c68 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Recruiting is a very rewarding and challenging business.
If you have a passion to interact with and help others, good communication, writing, and organization skills this may be a great stepping stone for you to pursue a professional career!
The Healthcare industry is a very challenging industry as well. And there is a great demand for those to staff professionals in various disciplines.
If you want to make a career change, your best bet is to research the industry, and your potential salary. It sounds like you have experience as a Pharmacist so you do have some knowledge that can help you as a Recruiter or Headhunter in the healthcare industry.
Here are some links you can use for research the industry:
For this link I did a simple search for Human Resources so you can read about different job opportunities: http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.asp?qu=Human+Resources&ct=OOH
http://www.pohly.com/facts.html
http://members.aol.com/pjpohly/rec-link.htm
http://dmoz.org/Business/Healthcare/Employment/Recruitment_and_Staffing/Recruiters/
http://healthcare.monster.com/articles/recruiter/
To research salaries:
http://www.pohly.com/salary2.shtml
http://www.payscale.com/
If you are serious about pursing a job in this field use the links about to get started to submit your resume.
And lastly, keep a positive outlook and attitude about your career change. The more research and homework you to the better it will be to transition into your new career.
Hope this info was helpful to you.
God Bless!
2006-11-24 15:07:50 · answer #1 · answered by ye 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pharmacist Headhunter
2016-10-22 06:44:33 · answer #2 · answered by ferer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish you the very best of luck. Unfortunately I do not have answers to your specific questions. However, and I only tell you this in order to try to help you, you must be good in sales in order to make it as a recruiter or headhunter. If you do not have any sales experience you may have some problems. That is not to say that you cannot do this; you just need to go into this with your eyes open. Good luck!
2006-11-24 14:47:18 · answer #3 · answered by dazed&confused 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Working in a hospital or home health care can resolve the 'standing' issues but I'm not sure what you mean by "other demands".
I'd seriously rethink recruiting. I know a couple of Pharmacist recruiters that managed temp agencies. One has worked out well, the other was a disaster.
2006-11-24 17:58:43 · answer #4 · answered by jloertscher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a national recruiter for a leading global company and if your interested in getting details you can start by visiting: http://TopFreedoms.com or calling 1-800-476-8427 Let me know if I can help. Larry marathon777
2006-11-24 17:05:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 12:15:25 · answer #6 · answered by benavidez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the recuriting companies that interest you. tell of your interest in becoming a recuriter, and ask if they are looking for anyone, or, if they can recommend an office that may be hiring.
Look in the Sunday classified section, they often advertise.
2006-11-24 14:45:13 · answer #7 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋