The annual cost of becoming a member of the REC’s newly launched Institute of Recruitment Professionals varies between £60 and £100.

There are three categories of membership:

Affiliate (AIRP) for anyone working in recruitment £60

Member (MIRP) must have either a  minimum 10 years recruitment experience or an REC qualification  £90

Fellow (FIRP) a minimum 15 years  recruitment experience £100

or 10 years’ experience and the  Certificate in Recruitment Practice

or 7 years’ experience and the  Diploma in Recruitment Practice

or 5 years’ experience and   Degree in recruitment