When most people talk about career changers, they mostly mention going from one particular industry to another; but what if you want to transition from job seeker to recruiter?  Below are a few tips:

1. Understand that this is a real game changer.  Transitioning from a job seeker to a recruiter requires a different mindset and outlook.  You will need to begin thinking like a business owner and seeing the world through the eyes of not only the employee but the employer.
2. Learn to sell.  Recruiting is a business, and that’s true in both independent recruiting and in-house positions.  The recruiter is required to sell themselves to both the client and the job seeker and then they have to turn around and sell the job candidate to the employer.  At every turn there is the job of sales.
3. Master time management.  While most attorneys understand the importance of an hour (or a minute), working as a recruiter, especially independently, requires that you focus the majority of your efforts on those things that generate revenue.
4. Become an entrepreneur.  If you’re choosing to transition into an independent recruiter, you will need to consider all aspects of your business, sales, marketing, branding, finances etc. Read all you can about starting a business and try to find a mentor.
5. Become a psychologist.  Not only must an attorney turned recruiter have the skills to convince and persuade, they must also understand what motivates people.  This ability to play armchair psychologist will help the new recruiter when interacting with both clients and job candidates.