2291-13 Personnel Consultant

Interviews applicants to determine their job requirements and suitability for particular jobs, and assists employers to find suitable staff.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• interviews people seeking work, and records relevant information
• arranges interviews for job seekers
• receives and records job vacancy information from employers, including details such as duties, wages and conditions of employment
• arranges training in job skills
• answers inquiries from employers and job seekers, and provides information on current job vacancies
• assists with sales and marketing duties to increase the client base, including visiting employers to discuss consultancy services and fees
• prepares resumes and correspondence
• checks references of applicants
• writes and places advertisements for jobs in newspapers