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Job Profile – Executive Recruiters

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Job Description:


Executive recruiters help various business (mostly Fortune 500 companies) locate, research, interview, and hire employees. Recruiters may work full time for one or more firms.

Salary Range for Executive Recruiters:


$50,000 - $250,000+

Annual earnings for executive recruiters are determined by a variety of factors including field, place of employment, level of education, and experience.

For more specific information, visit Salary Wizard to get a free personalized salary report.

Minimum Education:


Bachelor’s Degree

Essential Classes for Executive Recruiters:


  • Business
  • Management
  • Psychology
  • Speech/Communications

Job Outlook for Executive Recruiters:


The job outlook for executive recruiters is good. Everyday more companies are turning to executive recruiters to assist in employee recruitment.

Resources for Executive Recruiters:


To learn more about the recruiting industry, contact:

National Association of Executive Recruiters
Telephone: (312) 701-0744
Website: http://www.naer.org

Jobs for Executive Recruiters :


To find jobs in the field of recruiting, visit http://about.indeed.com.

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