Course in Strategic Approaches to Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

In an era marked by intense competition for skilled professionals, organizations must adopt forward-thinking strategies to attract and retain top talent. Strategic Approaches to Recruitment and Talent Acquisition course, presented by the Geneva Institute of Business Administration, is designed to equip HR leaders and recruitment professionals with the tools and insights needed to align recruitment practices with broader organizational objectives. This program emphasizes structured planning, employer branding, and optimized talent sourcing methods that result in high-quality hires and sustainable workforce growth.

Target Audience

• Human Resources Managers aiming to enhance recruitment strategy execution.

• Talent acquisition specialists and recruiters responsible for sourcing professionals.

• Workforce planners who align staffing needs with long-term business goals.

• Department heads and executive leaders involved in key hiring decisions.

• HR consultants supporting clients in optimizing recruitment outcomes.

• Professionals seeking to advance their career in strategic talent acquisition.

Objectives

• Understand modern recruitment frameworks and their alignment with organizational strategy.

• Develop data-driven recruitment plans based on workforce analysis and future needs.

• Identify and utilize diverse sourcing channels for acquiring top-tier candidates.

• Strengthen the employer brand to position the organization as a top employer.

• Apply structured selection techniques that ensure cultural and skillset fit.

• Improve onboarding continuity and reduce time-to-productivity for new hires.

Course Outline

• Foundations of Strategic Recruitment

  • Differentiating strategic vs. operational hiring

  • Assessing internal and external talent dynamics

  • Linking business goals to recruitment strategies

  • Recruitment’s role in organizational resilience

• Workforce Needs Assessment

  • Identifying competency and skills gaps

  • Crafting job descriptions aligned with business needs

  • Integrating role profiles into workforce planning

  • Leveraging data to prioritize hiring requirements

• Talent Sourcing Channels

  • Internal and external sourcing pathways

  • Pros and cons of various recruitment platforms

  • Role of digital media in expanding candidate reach

  • Measuring the success of sourcing campaigns

• Employer Branding and Talent Attraction

  • Building a compelling organizational identity

  • Enhancing online presence to attract talent

  • Partnering with universities and career fairs

  • Writing job advertisements that resonate

• Screening and Pre-Selection Techniques

  • Analyzing CVs with precision and consistency

  • Using pre-screening tools and platforms

  • Applying objective criteria for candidate shortlisting

  • Reducing biases in the early selection stages

• Behavioral and Functional Interviewing

  • Structuring interviews to uncover role-fit

  • Crafting questions that reveal behavior patterns

  • Evaluating communication and problem-solving skills

  • Leveraging multiple assessors for balanced decisions

• Decision-Making and Candidate Selection

  • Preparing detailed evaluation reports

  • Running hiring panels to ensure fairness

  • Aligning decisions with key performance indicators

  • Communicating clearly with successful and rejected applicants

• Integration into the Workplace

  • Designing comprehensive onboarding plans

  • Supporting early-stage employee engagement

  • Monitoring initial performance and adjusting support

  • Capturing feedback on hiring experience

• Measuring Recruitment Effectiveness

  • Key recruitment metrics and benchmarks

  • Analyzing quantitative and qualitative outcomes

  • Tools for continuous improvement in hiring

  • Creating strategic recruitment reports

• Future Trends in Recruitment

  • AI and predictive analytics in talent acquisition

  • Recruitment through professional networks and platforms

  • Innovating the candidate experience

  • Preparing for shifting labor market dynamics