Introduction
Welcome to the Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Training Program, designed by Global Horizon Training Center. This comprehensive program is structured to develop both the foundational and advanced capabilities required to manage end-to-end recruitment processes effectively.
In today’s competitive talent market, organizations must adopt strategic, data-driven, and candidate-centric recruitment approaches to attract and retain top talent. This program equips participants with practical tools, modern techniques, and industry best practices to enhance sourcing, selection, and onboarding outcomes—while aligning talent acquisition with organizational objectives.
Whether participants are entering the field or advancing their careers, this program provides a structured pathway to achieving excellence in recruitment and talent acquisition.
Program Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Understand the full talent acquisition lifecycle and its strategic importance
- Apply effective sourcing and talent attraction strategies
- Conduct structured and professional interviews and candidate assessments
- Enhance employer branding and candidate experience
- Manage offer negotiation and closing techniques
- Apply best practices in onboarding and candidate integration
- Stay updated with modern trends and recruitment technologies
Target Audience
This program is designed for:
- HR Professionals and Officers
- Recruitment Specialists and Talent Acquisition Teams
- Hiring Managers and Department Heads
- HR Business Partners
- Individuals involved in recruitment processes
- Professionals seeking to build or enhance recruitment expertise
Training Outline
Day 1: Fundamentals of Talent Acquisition
- Introduction to talent acquisition vs. traditional recruitment
- Importance of effective hiring in organizational success
- Overview of the recruitment lifecycle
- Workforce planning and hiring needs analysis
- Job analysis, role profiling, and competency mapping
- Aligning recruitment with business objectives
Day 2: Sourcing and Attracting Talent
- Modern sourcing strategies (active & passive candidates)
- Utilizing job boards, LinkedIn, and social media platforms
- Networking and referral strategies
- Building and managing talent pipelines
- Writing effective job descriptions
- Introduction to employer branding and EVP fundamentals
Day 3: Candidate Assessment and Selection
- Structured interviewing techniques
- Types of interviews (behavioral, competency-based, situational)
- Candidate evaluation frameworks and scorecards
- Assessing technical skills and cultural fit
- Introduction to psychometric and assessment tools
- Reducing bias in hiring decisions
Day 4: Employer Branding and Candidate Experience
- Strategic importance of employer branding
- Building a strong candidate value proposition
- Designing a positive candidate journey
- Communication strategies throughout recruitment stages
- Managing candidate expectations and feedback
- Handling rejections professionally and maintaining relationships
Day 5: Offer Negotiation and Onboarding
- Structuring competitive job offers
- Negotiation techniques and handling counteroffers
- Closing candidates effectively
- Preboarding and onboarding fundamentals
- Designing onboarding plans for smooth integration
- Ensuring early engagement and retention of new hires
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, is a popular destination amongst travelers from all around the world. Once just a little fishing village, Amsterdam is now a major international city after having become an important port during the 1600s. Throughout its history, the city has had many famous residents, including artists, philosophers and other historical figures. There is much to discover along Amsterdam's quaint streets and picturesque canals. So much so that a flight to Amsterdam comes with a guarantee of cultural and historical attractions that will provide memories to last a lifetime. Amsterdam is a hotbed of culture for travelers of all ages and tastes.
Things to do and places to visit in Amsterdam
From the moment passengers step off their flight to Amsterdam, they will find it a friendly city with a lively atmosphere. Its flat geography means that it is perfect for exploring by bicycle. If you're feeling less active, it the city is also well-served by public transport. The so-called Venice of the North has something for every visitor. Culture vultures have museums, galleries and theaters to see, Families can visit the zoo or the Science Center NEMO.
When visiting Amsterdam, be sure to:
- See the picture-perfect and colorful houses of the Grachtengordel district.
- See the iconic works of one of Holland's most famous artists at the Van Gogh Museum.
- Visit the house where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis.
- Browse through the extensive collection of fantastic art in the Rijksmusem.
- Wander through the blaze of colors that is the Singel Flower Market.
- See the city at a leisurely pace on a canal cruise.
- Marvel at one of the city's many historic churches.
- Learn about life aboard a ship at the National Maritime Museum.
- Discover the Begijnhof's well-preserved medieval architecture.
- See animals of all kinds, as well as the butterfly pavilion and aquarium, at the Artis Zoo.