What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Technical Recruiter position at Optomi?
At Optomi, passion, drive, innovation, and strong core values are at the heart of our organization. Are you ready for a career that challenges you and rewards your drive? As a member of the Optomi Professional Services family of brands, Optomi is actively seeking recent college graduates who are eager to jump-start their careers in the IT staffing industry through our dynamic training program, The Acadomi.
Our Acadomi program offers hands-on training, mentorship, and growth opportunities aimed at establishing a solid foundation in the IT industry. Led by experienced Team Leads and Mentors, this comprehensive training covers everything from best recruiting practices to account management. This program enables participants to work full-time alongside seasoned recruiters and account executives, paving the way for a seamless transition into high-performance careers. Apply today to start your journey!
Responsibilities:
- Participate in an informative 3-month training program with experienced Recruiters and Account Executives to boost your career in IT recruiting
- Work closely with a Team Lead to perfect your skills in sourcing, interviewing, and submitting candidates
- Gain experience cold calling, interacting, and prospecting new business
- Gain a foundation for Optomi’s recruiting and sales process to eventually move into an Account Executive role
What does a Technical Recruiter do for Optomi?
- Use various job platforms to search for and reach out to qualified candidates passively/actively looking for employment in the market
- Conduct phone interviews to assess candidate’s technical experience to see if they are a match for job opening
- Format resume/submittal package to highlight candidate’s top skills for client to review
- Prepare candidate for phone and in-person interviews by having in-depth conversations surrounding questions, scenarios and technical experience that may be asked by client
- Work closely with Account Executive to negotiate pay rates for both consultant and client
- meetings, coffees, etc. to ensure they are happy and successful in their new role.
- Meet minimum weekly metrics including phone interviews/submittals to open jobs
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Desired Skills and Experience:
- No prior professional experience required - training provided!
- Drive and determination to succeed
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to develop strong and genuine relationships with our customers and consultants
Perks/Benefits:
- A competitive base salary and uncapped commission
- MacBook Pro or MacBook Air computers!
- The ability to be part of a fundamental change in the staffing industry
- Core values to include community involvement for both charitable and professional involvement
- “Promote-from-within” philosophy
- Annual performance trip to a tropical destination for you and a plus one with all expenses paid!
- Industry-leading, innovative technology used for candidate submissions.