a day in the life of a STIM search consultant
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help skilled trades talent find their next opportunity
As a Skilled Trades Search Consultant, you’re the matchmaker between highly skilled professionals and the companies who need them most. You’ll use your relationship-building skills, industry insight, and sales acumen to connect welders, electricians, machinists, technicians, and other skilled pros with career opportunities that truly fit. If you’re driven by results, energized by people, and passionate about making meaningful placements — this is your role.
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wins that make your work meaningful
Success here feels big — and personal.
It’s helping a skilled professional land a role that advances their career and changes their life.
It’s securing a new search from a client who trusts you because of the quality you deliver.
It’s negotiating a placement fee and celebrating another GP win.
It’s building a talent network that keeps opportunities flowing and clients coming back.
Every win reinforces that you’re creating real value — for clients, talent, and your own business growth.
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be the expert clients and candidates trust
You’re the consultant at the center of the skilled trades hiring process. You understand what clients need and what candidates want, and you align the two with precision and care. You coach clients through market realities. You help candidates present their strengths confidently. You manage the entire placement cycle — from sourcing to offer — ensuring a smooth, professional experience for everyone involved.
Your insight and hustle strengthen your credibility and drive repeat business.
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your day, your impact
Each day offers a dynamic blend of recruiting, sales, and relationship management. You’re:
- Connecting with companies to uncover new direct-hire opportunities
- Listening, influencing, and securing new searches for high-demand skilled trade roles
- Sourcing, screening, and presenting top-tier candidates
- Coaching talent through interviews, offers, and transitions
- Maintaining an engaged pipeline of skilled trades professionals
- Monitoring performance metrics like time-to-fill and satisfaction scores
- Identifying ways to improve processes, close faster, and boost GP results
Your work directly influences client success and talent growth — and fuels your own production.
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what you’ll own
- Build influential relationships with client leadership and frontline managers
- Lead full-cycle, high-volume recruiting and build a strong, evergreen pipeline
- Manage all on-site Randstad talent — from onboarding to coaching to performance
- Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and operational standards
- Deliver proactive workforce strategies tailored to client needs
- Resolve complex employee and client situations with confidence and care
- Drive continuous improvement in staffing performance, retention, and client satisfaction
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why you’ll thrive at Randstad
At Randstad, people are the heart of everything we do — including you. Here, you’ll find:
- A supportive team specializing in connecting skilled trades talent with the right opportunities
- A culture built on ambition, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- A workplace where your performance is rewarded and your growth is championed
- Tools, training, and mentorship to help you grow your business and your career
- A chance to create meaningful impact every single day
If you're ready to help skilled trades professionals find careers they’re proud of — and grow your own success along the way — this is the role for you.