Talent Acquisition

 Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Trends

 Talent Acquisition

Talent acquisition represents a comprehensive business and HR approach that considers an organization's long-term objectives, recognizing the significant impact individuals (or talent) can have on its forthcoming achievements. Unlike mere seat-filling, talent acquisition is a continuous endeavour aimed at pinpointing and evaluating suitable candidates for executive positions, leadership roles, and specialized training-intensive jobs (Rehman et al., 2022).

Talent Acquisition Process

• Sourcing and Lead Generation

This initial phase involves identifying potential candidates from various channels, such as job boards, social media, employee referrals, and networking events

• Recruiting and Attracting

organizations engage in activities to attract the identified candidates. This can include creating compelling job descriptions, crafting recruitment marketing campaigns, and showcasing the company's culture and benefits to entice potential candidates to consider applying.

•  Interviewing and Assessing

Once candidates apply, they go through an interviewing and assessment process. This step involves evaluating their skills, qualifications, and cultural fit through various interview formats, such as behavioural interviews, technical assessments, and situational judgment tests (Attupuram, Sequeira and Gopalakrishnan, 2015).

•  Checking References

This step involves contacting previous employers or professional contacts to gather insights into the candidate's work ethic, skills, and overall suitability for the role.

Making Final Selections

Based on the assessment outcomes and reference checks, the hiring team selects the top candidates for the final stage of the process (Essex, 2022).

Recruiting Trends

Virtual Recruiting

This trend gained significant traction due to the rise of remote work and the need to adapt to changing circumstances.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI-driven tools can analyze large volumes of resumes, screen candidates based on specific criteria, and even predict candidate success based on historical data.

Chatbots

Chatbots are AI-driven tools that engage with candidates in real time, providing instant responses to inquiries and assisting with the application process.

E-Recruitment

E-recruitment, or online recruitment, involves using digital platforms to advertise job openings, receive applications, and manage the hiring process. This includes posting jobs on company websites, job boards, and social media platforms (Bushery, 2021).

Conclusion

Talent acquisition is a strategic HR approach to secure top-tier talent for future success. Its process encompasses sourcing, attracting, evaluating, and innovating through trends like virtual recruitment, AI, chatbots, and e-recruitment.

References

Bushery, M. (2021). 5 Talent Acquisition Trends That Will Define 2023. [online] Lever. Available at: https://www.lever.co/blog/talent-acquisition-trends/.

Essex, D. (2022). Ultimate guide to recruitment and talent acquisition. [online] SearchHRSoftware. Available at: https://www.techtarget.com/searchhrsoftware/Ultimate-guide-to-recruitment-and-talent-acquisition.

John Attupuram, P., Sequeira, A.H. and Gopalakrishnan, S. (2015). Talent Acquisition Process in a Multinational Company: A Case Study. SSRN Electronic Journal. doi:https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2708086.

Rehman, S., Ullah, A., Naseem, K., Elahi, A.R. and Erum, H. (2022a). Talent acquisition and technology: A step towards sustainable development. Frontiers in Psychology, 13. doi:https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.979991.