A snapshot survey has revealed that more than 60% of recruitment consultants believe their company should provide more training.
Performance development specialists Lander Associates quizzed 131 recruiters as part of the research, which found that a majority believed that staff would benefit from regular training sessions to allow them to constantly develop their recruiting skills.
One consultant said: “I think I’m pretty good at my job, but it would help if we were kept up to date with the latest ideas in the industry and could keep building on our skills to make sure we were always working to the best of our ability.”
Of those surveyed, 17% said they would like to see more training on general workplace issues, like time management and networking.
A further 35% suggested that their company should organise training to prepare consultants for management as well as helping those already in management positions to develop their leadership skills.
Another respondent explained: “Most people going into management will not know how to manage a team effectively so would definitely benefit from some advice. And although my current managers are good at their jobs, training might give them some new ideas that could keep their management style fresh and exciting.”
