Associate Consultant, Talent & Research

Are you curious, ambitious, and ready to build a career where no two days are the same? As an Associate Consultant, you'll join Ambition at entry level and be trained, mentored, and supported by leaders and high‑performing consultants to become a 180‑degree recruitment consultant.



From day one, you'll learn the full recruitment lifecycle, from building relationships, sourcing talent, and making placements, with the goal of running recruitment processes from start to finish by the end of your probation. If you enjoy sales, people, problem‑solving, and celebrating wins (big and small), this role is for you.



What Success Looks Like

Your growth and progression will be measured by:

1. Meeting or exceeding placement and activity targets
2. Being actively involved in Ambition's culture
3. Developing and demonstrating key competencies
4. Living and demonstrating our PRIDE values

What You'll Be Doing

Essentials:

• Source, screen, and interview candidates to build strong talent pools
• Re‑engage and manage previously registered candidates
• Coordinate interviews and prepare candidates for success
• Support salary negotiations and start‑date discussions
• Present high-quality candidate shortlists aligned to client needs
• Keep database records accurate, current, and compliant
• Additional ad-hoc tasks as requested.

Additional:

• Write engaging and effective job adverts
• Provide CV advice, market insights, and career guidance
• Take detailed job briefs virtually or face‑to‑face
• Build candidate hotlists within your specialisation.
• Conduct post‑placement check‑ins to ensure long‑term success

What we're looking for

• Degree or above in any disciplines
• Good presentation and communication skills, with the ability to deal with external clients professionally
• Self-motivated and result driven, with a positive mindset in wanting to succeed
• Able to think outside the box for creative solutions and challenge the status quo
• Existing recruitment experience is highly preferred.

What to do next
If this is an opportunity you would like to know more about or would like to have a private discussion on other available opportunities, please reach out to me by applying directly to this role or alternatively, drop me an email at Sam.lim@ambition.com.my.