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Talent Development Specialist

Course Description

Talent acquisition continues to be one of the most challenging issues for organizations, and the pressure to hire the right people has fostered a competitive recruiting environment. The Talent Development Specialist is an integral contributor to the success of talent attraction, interviewing, and selection process. The TD specialist will carry out a variety of tasks and be involved in projects including recruitment process support, candidate screening, and new hire processing. The TD specialist also analyzes recruiting metrics and related data to report on the productivity and achievement of the talent acquisition strategy. The specialist works closely with hiring managers to conduct job analyses, understand the required job competencies and skills, set up the recruiting and selection process, and oversee the project through new hire processing. The role is both strategic and tactical, requiring strong prioritization and task management skills.

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What You Will Learn

  • Understand the basic concepts underlying talent development strategy.
  • Understand and apply the six stages of employee recruitment and selection.
  • Apply good practices for recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and hiring the best candidates.
  • Facilitate effective new employee orientation.
  • Use common communication skills, including active listening, asking questions, and interpreting body language.
  • Embrace a customer service focus.

  • The course is designed to prepare learners for the SkilledNow Certified Talent Development Specialist test and earn the designation, Certified Talent Development Specialist, SkilledNow-TDS. The goal is for the learner to be job-ready for  an entry level position as a talent development  specialist  qualified  for talent attraction and selection.

Course Outline

Module 1: Talent Development Strategy
Unit 1: Understanding the Basics of Talent Development
Unit 2: Understanding Employee Recruitment and Selection
Unit 3: Working with Job Requirements
Unit 4: Six Vital Elements of Customer Service
Module 2: Attracting and Screening Qualified Candidates
Unit 5: Finding Qualified Candidates
Unit 6: Organizing Job Fairs
Unit 7: Screening Candidates for Interviews
Module 3: Interviewing and Selecting the Best Candidates
Unit 8: Communication Dynamics
Unit 9: Interviewing Techniques and Questions
Unit 10: Be Aware of Four Interviewing Traps
Unit 11: Interviewing Job Candidates
Unit 12: After the Interview
Unit 13: Making the Job Offer
Module 4: New Employee Processing and Orientation
Unit 14: Setting the Foundation for Employee Orientation Programs
Unit 15: Developing Effective Employee Training
Unit 16: Preparing and Delivering New Employee Presentations
Unit 17: Understanding Privacy Issues
Module 5: Workplace Essentials
Unit 18: Team Work – Being a Team Player
Unit 19: Respecting Others and Embracing Diversity
Unit 20: Conflict Management
Unit 21: Professional Ethics and Accountability
Unit 22: Productivity and Effectiveness – Organizing Your Work
Unit 23: Making the Transition to the Workplace

Instructor-Facilitated Learning

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Skilled Now offers a variety of classes that are available to take from the comfort and safety of your desk. These scheduled courses provide students with live, instructor-led training delivered by Skilled now faculty using web conferencing software and an audio bridge so you can interact without ever leaving home or office!

  • Benefits of this Format:
  • With a flexible schedule, you can take this course whenever it’s most convenient for your day. Check out the different instrucor calenders that appeal to you.
  • With our interactive and engaging learning experiences, you'll be able to master new topics in a matter of days.
  • Spend time interacting with the instructor. Ask questions and get clarification on anything you don't understand or feel uncomfortable about!
  • Lessons: 31
  • Quizzes: 10 / Day
  • Course Duration: 5 Days
  • Exam: Yes
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HDI offers a unique training solution that can be conducted at your facility, removing individual expenses and giving you more control.

  • Benefits of this Format:
  • Take the hassle out of managing your training schedule by scheduling classes and picking them up on-demand.
  • If you're looking for an affordable way to save money, this is it! With groups of eight or more the option often becomes more cost effective.
  • You are in charge of the training schedule
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Skilled Now Corporate Training Program

Skilled Now understands that you need to provide your staff with the latest training resources and courses. That’s why we offer your in-house instructor training and certification so they can deliver Skilled Now courseware on site, right at their location of choice!

This is the perfect solution for companies that are looking to train more than 50 employees annually. The program includes HDI training and certification, so you can ensure your new hires have what they need from day one!

  • Benefits of this Format:
  • The learning process is made more engaging with someone who knows your business inside-out.
  • The instructor can customize the course to fit your needs and career goals. For example, he or she might show you actual reports from companies that interest you specifically so it's easier for both of us!
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