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Priya Sharma
08 Jun 2026
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In a consultancy: fast pace, multiple clients, strong sourcing skills, performance pressure, great exposure to different industries. In-house: deeper relationships, broader HR scope (not just recruitment), more stability, slower career progression sometimes. Most experienced recruiters recommend starting in a consultancy to build speed and sourcing skills.
Divya Nair
08 Jun 2026
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I started in consultancy and moved in-house after 2 years. The consultancy experience was invaluable — I learned to manage candidates, clients, timelines, and rejections all at once. In-house feels slower but you understand the full employee lifecycle.