How to Land Your Dream Recruiting Job: Tips & Tricks from an Industry Veteran

Do you like doing anything for money? Then a job in recruitment might be for you! We sat down with 22 year old CEO, Founder & Managing Partner Ross Delaney of Zeus Recruiting to understand what he looks for when hiring into his team.

1. Money Motivation: In many walks of life talking about money is taboo. But not in recruitment! In fact, there's little else us recruiters have to talk about (other than football). If you get asked in an interview what you are looking to earn the sky really is the limit. My first hire was a lad called Kevin Jr. (KJ we called him) from Brentwood. His application was underwhelming but once he started rambling about how he wants to earn millions I knew he was going to be a success. It didn't work out for KJ unfortunately but his motivation for money got him the job.

2. Confidence is Key: If you're considering applying to a recruitment firm, let's be honest—it's probably not because you're rejecting offers from the top Investment Banks for "cultural reasons." However, don't worry, as confidence is 90% of the challenge. During my first interview, I pitched a CV that was received quite positively (until the hiring manager pretended to give me the "we're not hiring" objection, and I burst into tears).

3. Suggested Reading: *well viewing & listening. To prepare for your interview I recommend watching:

   1. The Joe Rogan Experience (I knew nothing about anything until I started listening to Rogan. Now I know literally everything)

   2. The Wolf of Wall Street

   3. Anything Jordan Peterson (useful for inevitable meetings with HR)

   4. The Pursuit of Happyness

   5. Boiler Room

   6. Everyone will say Glengarry Glen Ross but its from like the 80s and so barely watchable.

4. Hobbies: There's no recruitment qualification to speak of so recruiters are hired on their drive and personality. So I encourage candidates to talk about their hobbies. What reality TV shows do you watch? What football team do you support? Bonus points awarded for those candidates who are handy at 5-a-side. If for some reason you like to read I would advise being cautious about mentioning that. Your hiring manager probably doesn't like to read and you might make him feel foolish. (This might change if Andrew Tate brings out a book).

5. Bosh: No-one knows what it means but everyone in sales loves saying it. Good client call? "Bosh". Signed terms with a new client? "Bosh". Done a deal? "leeeeBosh!" There's no better way to wrap up an interview than by making a fist and saying Bosh. Guaranteed job offer. Potentially on the spot.

Best of luck, and happy hunting!