What recruiting/talent acquisition certifications are worth getting (if any)?
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Someone asked me recently: "What actually creates a good workplace culture?" My answer? I do not think it is values posters. I do not think it is free coffee. I do not think it is engagement events. I think it is how people are treated on an ordinary Tuesday when nobody is watching. What would your answer be?
The CEO I work for is so ridiculous. His latest thing is freaking out when someone takes their birthday off. He thinks it's childish for someone to want to take their birthday off. I can't figure out why he would care about the reason behind people using their PTO. I've started changing the reason people request off in our system so the CEO can't see when someone takes their birthday off. Could you imagine working for someone this miserable?
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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