Aaron Williams specialises in recruitment for the Civil Construction industry in WA. He is an accredited member of the RCSA (APRCSA status)and has 18 months recruitment experience. He enjoys playing guitar, recording and listening to music and socialising.
How did you get into recruitment?
I have always been in sales based jobs and thought it would be a great opportunity to improve my skills.
How easy or difficult did you find it to pick up the basics of the recruitment role?
I think the basics are relatively easy to learn. Refining them and adapting to different situations can be more of a challenge.
What sort of things do you do on a day to day basis?
My day comprises of interviewing suitable candidates in the morning and determining where their skillsets and experience would be best utilised within the industry, speaking to my clients and advising them of suitable candidates, as well as finding out what the sector is doing ie, tenders, upcoming projects and requirements.
What are the best parts of the job?
Making a placement! Knowing that you have helped a person get a job role they are happy with.
And which are the worst parts?
The Civil Construction industry can vary enormously with its requirements. The hard part is identify what skills sets the companies are looking for.
What was the biggest mistake you made as a novice recruiter, and how did you deal with it?
When I started this role I knew very little about the Civil Construction sector. I had trouble identifying quality candidates and knowing which companies would be interested. Learning the sector gave me a great deal of confidence and I was able to consult to candidates and become an asset to clients.
How do you think the recruitment industry is perceived by our clients and candidates?
Unfortunately the recruitment industry is not perceived well as there are a lot of unscrupulous agencies not following the correct procedures, giving the rest of us a bad name.
How do you differ from your competitors in the same field?
I try my best to research the companies I work with and try to keep one step ahead of the industry to enable me to provide the best possible service and advice to both clients and candidates.
What advice would you give to someone considering a career in recruitment?
Know what you are getting into and prepare yourself. This job can be very stressful but it is also very rewarding.
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