Independent 360 Recruiters (North America)

As an Independent 360 Recruiter at Substance, you will handle the complete recruitment cycle. This includes prospecting clients, understanding their needs, sourcing candidates, managing interviews, and ensuring successful placements. You’ll also have the freedom to create your own strategies to connect with clients and candidates in high-paying markets.

To be considered for the role of Independent 360 Recruiter at Substance, candidates should ideally have experience in agency recruitment or sales-driven roles. Strong communication skills, a self-motivated attitude, and a results-driven mindset are essential. We also welcome fresh graduates who possess an entrepreneurial spirit and a keen interest in recruitment.

At Substance, we offer a commission structure without a salary cap. This means your earning potential is unlimited; the harder you work, the more you can earn! You’ll be rewarded based on your successful placements and the value you bring to our clients.

Yes! One of the major perks of being an Independent 360 Recruiter at Substance is the ability to work from anywhere. You can choose your office—be it at home, a coffee shop, or while traveling. The flexibility is all yours!

Substance ensures that its Independent 360 Recruiters are well-supported with the tools they need to succeed. This includes access to advanced ATS, valuable job boards, market insights, and continuous training to enhance your skills and strategies in the recruitment landscape.

In answering this question, illustrate your understanding of the importance of communication and trust in recruitment. Share specific strategies you’ve used to establish rapport, such as regular check-ins, listening actively to client needs, and personalizing your approach based on candidate preferences.

Share a detailed example of a challenging role you filled, outlining the steps you took to identify and engage suitable candidates. Discuss your strategy for sourcing and how you navigated any obstacles, highlighting your persistence and creativity.

Mention qualities such as strong communication skills, resilience, empathy, adaptability, and a results-driven attitude. Discuss how these traits have helped you succeed in your previous roles and how they will enable you to thrive as an Independent 360 Recruiter at Substance.

Explain your organizational strategies and tools that help you effectively manage your time. Discuss how you prioritize tasks and set achievable goals while balancing client responsibilities and candidate outreach.

Detail your methods for attracting top talent, including using job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals. Share how you tailor your sourcing strategies for different roles to ensure a diverse and qualified candidate pool.

Talk about your resilience and how you view rejection as an opportunity for growth. Describe your process for gathering feedback and how you apply it to improve your approach in future engagements.

Reflect on your passion for helping people find their ideal jobs and assisting companies in sourcing the best talent. Share personal anecdotes or experiences that fuel your motivation in this dynamic field.

Discuss the resources you use to keep abreast of the recruitment industry, such as webinars, workshops, and professional networks. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning and how this knowledge can benefit your role at Substance.

Choose an instance where you effectively managed a difficult client relationship. Explain the steps you took to understand their concerns and how you found a resolution that satisfied both parties, showcasing your interpersonal skills.

Outline both short-term and long-term goals you hope to achieve in this role. Discuss how you plan to develop your skills, grow your network, and ultimately contribute to the success of Substance as a recruiting partner.