Talent Acquisition Pro: Modern Recruitment Masterclass
 

What you'll learn
Develop a complete talent acquisition strategy from sourcing and interviewing to negotiating offers and onboarding.
Master modern sourcing techniques, including social media recruiting and building a robust talent pipeline.
Conduct structured, bias-free interviews to effectively assess candidate skills, experience, and culture add.
Utilize key recruitment metrics and analytics to make data-driven hiring decisions and improve your process.
Requirements
No prior experience in recruitment is required. This course is designed for beginners. A willingness to learn and an interest in human resources or people management is all you need to get started.
Description
Are you ready to transform your approach to hiring and become a master of modern talent acquisition? In today's competitive job market, simply posting a job and waiting for applicants is no longer enough. You need a proactive, strategic approach to find, attract, and hire the best candidates who will drive your organization's success. This comprehensive course is your complete guide to mastering the art and science of recruitment.We start with the absolute fundamentals, clearly defining the difference between reactive recruiting and strategic talent acquisition. You'll learn how to lay a solid foundation for success by creating detailed ideal candidate profiles and writing compelling job descriptions that attract the right people from the start. We'll demystify the recruitment funnel, giving you a clear roadmap of the entire hiring journey, and ensure you understand the critical legal and ethical considerations to maintain fair and compliant hiring practices.Next, we dive deep into the heart of sourcing. You'll move beyond the basics and master advanced techniques for finding both active and passive candidates. We'll explore how to leverage job boards, social media platforms like LinkedIn, and professional networks to their full potential. You'll also learn the secrets to building a proactive talent pipeline and implementing a powerful employee referral program that turns your current employees into your best recruiters.The course then guides you through the crucial interview and selection process. Learn how to screen resumes efficiently, conduct effective phone screens, and master the art of structured interviewing to eliminate bias and make objective evaluations. We cover how to assess for 'culture add' rather than just 'culture fit', ensuring you're building a diverse and dynamic team. You'll also learn the proper way to conduct thorough reference checks to validate your hiring decisions.Great candidates have options. That's why we dedicate an entire section to optimizing the candidate experience. Discover why a positive experience is critical for your employer brand and learn actionable strategies for communicating effectively, negotiating offers successfully, and using feedback to continuously improve your process.Finally, we'll equip you with the tools and knowledge to make data-driven hiring decisions. You will learn about the key recruitment metrics you must track, how to leverage Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to streamline your workflow, and the growing role of AI in the future of recruiting. By the end of this course, you will not just be a recruiter; you will be a strategic talent acquisition professional capable of building high-performing teams. You'll have a complete toolkit of strategies, techniques, and best practices to confidently manage the entire recruitment lifecycle.
Overview
Section 1: Welcome to the Course
Lecture 1 Introduction to Talent Acquisition
Section 2: Foundations of Modern Recruitment
Lecture 2 Talent Acquisition vs Recruiting
Lecture 3 Defining the Ideal Candidate Profile
Lecture 4 Writing Compelling Job Descriptions
Lecture 5 Understanding the Recruitment Funnel
Lecture 6 Legal and Ethical Hiring Practices
Section 3: Sourcing Candidates Effectively
Lecture 7 Active vs Passive Candidate Sourcing
Lecture 8 Mastering Job Boards and Career Sites
Lecture 9 Recruiting on Social Media
Lecture 10 Building Your Talent Pipeline
Lecture 11 Effective Employee Referral Programs
Section 4: The Interview and Selection Process
Lecture 12 Screening Resumes and Applications
Lecture 13 Conducting Productive Phone Screens
Lecture 14 Mastering Structured Interviewing
Lecture 15 Assessing for Culture Add and Fit
Lecture 16 Conducting Thorough Reference Checks
Section 5: Optimizing the Candidate Experience
Lecture 17 Why Candidate Experience Matters
Lecture 18 Effective Communication with Candidates
Lecture 19 Building a Strong Employer Brand
Lecture 20 Collecting and Acting on Feedback
Lecture 21 Making and Negotiating the Job Offer
Section 6: Recruitment Technology and Analytics
Lecture 22 Key Recruitment Metrics to Track
Lecture 23 Leveraging Applicant Tracking Systems
Lecture 24 The Role of AI in Recruiting
This course is ideal for aspiring HR professionals, new recruiters, hiring managers, small business owners, and anyone involved in the hiring process who wants to learn how to find, attract, and hire top talent effectively.