What is a recruiter? Whether you’re on the lookout for your next opportunity in a similar field, or you’re a career changer, working with a recruiter can be a real advantage when enhancing your job search. Recruiters are professionals who match individuals with positions, acting as the middle party between candidates and organisations looking to…>
Written by Clare Hall
Clare Hall (née Pitkin) has been working in the UK Higher Education sector for over twelve years, including with students' unions, university careers services, as well as conducting research on graduate employability and race equality in HE for the University of Birmingham. Clare completed her MA in Education Studies in 2019, with a research focus on employability in the curriculum. She currently coordinates The Portsmouth Award - an online employability programme to support students with their career development at the University of Portsmouth, where she has also been working in information, advice and guidance for ten years. Clare has regularly contributed to online careers advice content, developed workshops to enhance employability skills and preparation for recruitment processes, and has contributed to academic journal articles. Clare will be pursuing a PG Cert in Higher Education and a further PG Cert in Career Guidance from September 2026.