What recruiting/talent acquisition certifications are worth getting (if any)?
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I have been applying to so many job postings and only got one interview. I receive so many Thanks, but no thanks letters. Some of which are very good and very personal - not the typical we value your time and appreciate you applying to our organization. I have altered my resume and letter via AI to really try to get "that job", but am 1 of 100's of applicants. I don't have a degree, but am obtaining my SPHR, have 25 years of experience and have taken courses. What else should I do?
I have been thinking a lot about Freedom to Speak Up. It is one thing to have a route for people to raise concerns, but it is another thing entirely for staff to actually trust it. If the national structure changes, local visibility matters even more. What makes you feel safe enough to speak up at work?
I can recommend one delivered to me at the company I work for. The organization is called Sales Manage Solution’s, and the program is called, “Recruit The Best”. Although it’s geared toward hiring for sales, it really focuses on the screen process and hiring based on character. These are things that I feel some organizations don’t focus on enough. Having 10 years of experience is great, but it won’t matter if that person destroys your culture. Also, I’m trying to get this new bowl started for recruiting. It’s called, “Recruiters: sourcing, interviewing...” add to it. Any good advice or chatter would be great.
I have taken the Human Capital Institution (HCI) - Talent Acqusition Certification and it was helpful from a more strategic standpoint very broad. I think focusing on sourcing training and candidates experience and employer branding type training, although not a certification will help you get more well rounded. I have also done Workforce Planning training through HCI which may not be targeted towards recruitment only but it is also more strategic. Any Talent Data Analystics training will also set you apart because it is a gap in HR. We need to be more data driven. There is a great certification through eCornell that is targeted to all HR Analysitcs, but its a great start. Last, all Diversity type training is also essential at this time in Talent Acqusition. I say all this to say that there are not many “TA certifications” out there, but there are definitely ways to be a more well rounded TA professional throught different training and coursework. Hope that helps.
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Curious to hear why you both feel none?
In my almost 16 or so years in TA I’ve never hired an employee because of a certification and I’ve never been denied an interview/offer due to lack of one. I’ve been with various organizations, ranging small/private to global. When I have looked into them the curriculums are basic at best, maybe useful for someone very new to recruiting but rudimentary, at best, for anyone with even limited experience. Finally, there is not a true certifying body, although I know that some exist for niche areas.
TA is all hustle its not rocket science
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