Picking the right career isn't always as easy as it sounds.
With so many jobs and opportunities out there it’s sometimes hard to see the wood for the trees. Here at plumjobs we’ve made it simple to find the job that’s right for you because we only grow the best opportunities in the recruitment industry. But before you decide on the job, you need to decide whether recruitment is really for you.
So, whether you’re considering your first move into recruitment or you’re already working in our industry, here's everything we think you need to know about recruitment but were maybe too afraid to ask……….!!!
Is recruitment for you
Are you at a crossroads in your career, or thinking about a career change? Then a career in recruitment may be the OPPORTUNITY you are looking for.
Recruitment is one of the UK's largest service industries. Employing 100,000 people with an annual Turnover of £ 24 billion, career opportunities are good and there is a wealth of jobs throughout the UK . Employers are always looking for confident, commercial peoplle with great interpersonal skills. Salaries and reward packages vary over sectors and regions but the following table will give you some idea of what is possible. Trainee Consulants starting salaries are circa £ 14- 16 K with an average £5K bonus.Trainees should reach Consultant status in around a year . Most companies have bonus schemes based on Key Performance Indicators and financial targets, you can earn up to an additional 30% of your basic salary. Branch Managers usually have a company car too.
| Average Earnings | REGIONS | |||
| North | Midlands | London | South | |
| CONSULTANTS | ||||
| Basic | 23,000 | 22,000 | 27,500 | 25,000 |
| Business | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| Total | 31,000 | 30,000 | 35,500 | 33,500 |
| Managers | ||||
| Basic | 27,500 | 29,000 | 41,000 | 33,000 |
| Business | 11,000 | 11,000 | 11,000 | 11,000 |
| Total | 38,500 | 40,000 | 52,000 | 44,000 |
Above earnings are before Tax and N.I. deductions
