Recruitment consultants are responsible for recruiting, selecting candidates, and scheduling interviews to help companies meet their hiring goals and budgets. They must have strong communication, interpersonal, sales, and negotiation skills as well as confidence and a positive attitude. Recruitment consultants start as trainees and can progress to senior roles, with their career progression dependent on sales performance, experience, and potential for management. They provide valuable assistance to both job seekers entering the market and those looking to change positions by helping conduct an effective job search within the desired industry.