Talent acquisition as a unique function and department. Talent acquisition is quickly becoming a unique profession, perhaps even distinct from the practice of general recruitment. Talent acquisition professionals are usually skilled not only in sourcing tactics, candidate assessment, and compliance and hiring standards, but also in employment branding practices and corporate hiring initiatives. Talent acquisition as a function has become closely aligned with marketing and PR as well as Human Resources.

Key Benefits

• Identify the importance of talent acquisition and where it fits into the overall HR and business strategies
• Recognize the importance of and need for workforce planning
• Describe how to develop and implement a talent acquisition strategy
• Describe how a strong employment brand attracts the most qualified applicants
• Identify how to effectively source, interview, and evaluate candidates through interviewing, testing, and background investigations