What Recruitment Consultant Coaching Really Looks Like (And Why It Changes Careers)
- Jason Quay
- Dec 21, 2025
- 3 min read
Many recruitment consultants feel stuck at some point in their careers — struggling with closures, inconsistent earnings, fee pressure, candidate behaviour, or simply losing confidence in their ability to perform. And while the industry has changed dramatically, the support structures for consultants have not.
This is why specialised coaching and mentoring for recruitment consultants is becoming more essential than ever. But many consultants still ask me:
“What exactly happens in a coaching program? What does it look like?” Let’s break it down.
1️⃣ Step One: The 60-Minute Intake Session — Understanding Your Reality
Every consultant’s journey is different. Some struggle with closures. Some with confidence. Some with fee negotiation. Some with candidate control. Some with burnout. Some with inconsistent income.
The intake session is where we uncover:
where you are right now
what’s working
what’s not working
what you’ve already tried
what your earning goals are
what your career ambitions look like
what obstacles are holding you back
This first hour is not just a “conversation.” It’s a deep diagnostic to understand the root causes behind your challenges — not just the surface symptoms.
This session alone will give you clarity, you haven’t had in years.
2️⃣ Step Two: A Tailored Coaching Proposal — Built Around Your Goals
Once I understand your challenges and objectives, I will send you a personalised proposal outlining:
the key areas we will work on
the strategies we will focus on
the outcomes we want to achieve
the number of sessions recommended
the pace and structure of the coaching
what support looks like between sessions
This proposal isn’t fixed — we fine-tune it together until it aligns fully with your goals.
Because no two consultants are the same. A consultant struggling with candidate ghosting needs a different approach from someone struggling with fee resistance or advisory-level selling.
Coaching should feel personal, purposeful, and practical — never generic.
3️⃣ Step Three: The Coaching & Mentorship Sessions — Real Transformation Begins
This is where the actual work starts.
In each session, we will focus on the specific areas holding you back, whether that’s:
improving your confidence
strengthening your value articulation
navigating difficult clients
reducing ghosting
handling fee objections
increasing closure rates
managing emotional pressure
building high-consistency performance
shifting your mindset
achieving a stable 5-figure monthly income
During these sessions, I guide you with proven frameworks, insights, and industry experience — but more importantly, I mentor you through the real situations you face every week.
You will never feel like you’re doing this alone again.
“It sounds daunting…” — And You’re Not Wrong
Coaching can feel intimidating. It requires honesty, self-reflection, and willingness to change the way you’ve always worked.
But here’s the truth: Even the best coaches have coaches. Even the best performers seek guidance.
I wasn’t a believer in coaching either — until I hired my own coach. That decision changed the way I thought, worked, and led. It transformed my income, my clarity, and my confidence.
And that’s why I am passionate about helping consultants experience the same breakthrough.
**Coaching isn’t about fixing you.
It’s about unlocking the version of you that you haven’t had the chance to become.**
If you’re a recruitment consultant who feels stuck, overwhelmed, undervalued, or simply capable of more — coaching may be the turning point you’ve been waiting for.
And if you want to explore what this journey could look like for you, I’m here to have that conversation.
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