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HR Recruiter Course: Start a Career in Talent Acquisition

Learn job descriptions, sourcing, screening calls, interviews, offers and onboarding to get hired in HR and recruiting.

Beginner6 lessons3 hoursQuizzes and exercisesNo sign up
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What you will learn

Outcomes

01

Explain what a recruiter or talent acquisition executive does and how they are measured

02

Write a clear, fair job description with the hiring manager

03

Source candidates on job boards, LinkedIn and referrals

04

Run a screening call and keep good notes

05

Set up structured interviews and help managers decide fairly

06

Manage offers and the first week of onboarding

Before you start
  • Good spoken and written English
  • Interest in people and organisations
Syllabus

6 lessons

Each lesson ends with key takeaways, a practical exercise and a three question quiz.

01What Does a Recruiter Do? Talent Acquisition ExplainedThe job, the hiring funnel and the measures recruiters are judged on.20 min02How to Write a Job Description That Attracts the Right PeopleAgree the role with the hiring manager and write a clear, fair description.20 min03Candidate Sourcing Techniques: Job Boards, LinkedIn and ReferralsFind good candidates who are not applying, and reach them with messages they answer.25 min04Screening Call Questions Every Recruiter Should AskCheck fit, motivation and basics in a friendly fifteen minute call, and write useful notes.20 min05Structured Interviews: A Guide for Fair Hiring DecisionsUse the same questions, a scoring guide and clear feedback so managers decide fairly.25 min06Job Offers and Onboarding: A Recruiter's ChecklistClose candidates, manage notice periods and make the first week count. Then prepare for HR interviews.25 min
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About this course

Is this course free?

Yes. All 6 lessons of HR Recruiter Course: Start a Career in Talent Acquisition are free to read on xdqlabs.com, with no sign up.

Who is this course for?

It is written for job seekers at beginner level. Prerequisites: Good spoken and written English; Interest in people and organisations.

How long does it take?

About 3 hours across 6 lessons. Each lesson has key takeaways, a practical exercise and a short quiz.

Can XDQ Labs train my team or build this for us?

Yes. XDQ Labs runs team workshops and delivers software, AI agent and compliance projects for companies in India, the US, the UK and the Gulf. Write to enquiry@xdqlabs.com.

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