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talent acquisition manager

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Talent acquisition managers plan, develop, manage and oversee talent acquisition and recruitment processes. Interview candidates, check applicants' references and manage posts on online job boards.

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Competences
19
Groups
3
Essential
10
Optional
9

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 5 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
online job platforms

Online platforms which display job offers.

digital
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Cross-sector

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human resource management

The function in an organisation concerned with the recruitment of employees and the optimisation of employee performance.

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human resources department processes

The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the human resources department within an organisation such as recruitment, pension systems, and personnel development programs.

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interview techniques

The techniques for getting information out of people by asking the right questions in the right way and to make them feel comfortable.

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job market offers

Job opportunities available on the labour market, depending on the economic field concerned.

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Essential skills and competences 5 competences

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Sector-specific

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assess candidates

Evaluate the candidates’ vocational competences, skills and knowledge through tests, interviews, simulations, and evidence of prior learning according to a pre-defined standard or procedure. Formulate summative statements of the displayed competences in comparison to set expectations.

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hire human resources

Manage the process of hiring human resources, from identifying potential candidates to assessing the adequacy of their profiles to the vacancy.

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evaluate interview reports

Assess the quality and plausibility of the interview results on the basis of the documentation while taking various factors into account such as the weighting scale.

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explain interview purposes

Explain the main purpose and objective of the interview in a manner that the recipient understands and responds to the questions accordingly.

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recruit employees

Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.

Scope note
It may include recruiting volunteers.
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Optional skills and competences 9 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
engage artistic staff

Search for and engage appropriate staff for upcoming artistic events and productions by recruiting talented and competent employees in order to carry out high-quality artistic projects.

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Sector-specific

4 competences
develop employment policies

Develop and supervise the implementation of policies which aim to improve employment standards such as working conditions, hours, and pay, as well as reduce unemployment rates.

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identify talent

Identify talents and involve them in a particular sport.

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negotiate with employment agencies

Establish arrangements with employment agencies to organise recruiting activities. Maintain communication with these agencies in order to ensure efficient and productive recruitment with high potential candidates as an outcome.

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promote employment policy

Promote the development and implementation of policies which aim to improve employment standards, and reduce unemployment rates, in order to acquire governmental and public support.

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Cross-sector

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document interviews

Record, write, and capture answers and information collected during interviews for processing and analysis using shorthand or technical equipment.

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organise auditions

Organise try-outs for actors. Determine when and where the auditions will take place. Send out job ads to talent agencies, newspapers, magazines, and other information sources.

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recruit personnel

Carry out assessment and recruitment of personnel for the production.

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supervise staff

Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.

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