Analyzing Job Needs and Creating Job Postings

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Analyzing Job Needs and Creating Job Postings

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Instructor: A Global Leader in Recruitment Training

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explain best practices used to effectively lead an intake session with a hiring manager.
Evaluate the current recruitment market and industry trends.
Create a compelling job posting.

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Assessments

9 assignments¹

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Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This course is designed to explain best practices for analyzing job needs and begin the job advertisement process. This includes scheduling intake session with the hiring manager, conducting research on employer brand and the market, and developing job postings to attract top talent.

This module focuses on mastering the critical intake session—your opportunity to transform basic job requisitions into strategic recruiting partnerships. You'll learn to elevate your approach from transactional to consultative, develop a comprehensive preparation strategy for gathering essential information, conduct effective questioning that reveals deeper hiring needs, and leverage specialized tools and resources that enhance your intake outcomes.

What's included

3 videos3 assignments3 plugins

3 videosTotal 8 minutes

Introduction to the Intake Session3 minutes
Preparation is Key3 minutes
Aligning with the Hiring Manager2 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 42 minutes

Intake Sessions 10 minutes
ADP AIRS® Legal Compliance Notice2 minutes
Module 1 Assessment 30 minutes

3 pluginsTotal 50 minutes

The Intake Session15 minutes
The Intake Session Checklist20 minutes
An Effective Intake Session15 minutes

Develop strategic market intelligence skills in this module centered on competitive positioning and employer branding. You'll analyze organizational branding elements across digital platforms, discover how to leverage employer brand assets to create compelling job postings, and explore research methodologies that reveal industry trends and market insights to inform your recruitment strategy.

What's included

3 videos1 reading3 assignments4 plugins

3 videosTotal 6 minutes

Competitor and Employer Brand Research2 minutes
Employer Branding Opportunities2 minutes
Industry Trends and Market Research2 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Crafting Job Postings That Strengthen Your Employer Brand10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 75 minutes

Branding and Market Research 30 minutes
Industry Trends and Market Research30 minutes
Module 2 Assessment 15 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 60 minutes

Competitor Research15 minutes
Employer Brand Research15 minutes
Creating an Employer Branding Content Strategy15 minutes
Best Practices: Industry Trends and Market Research15 minutes

This practical module teaches you to craft job postings that attract ideal candidates. You'll understand the crucial distinctions between internal job descriptions and marketing-focused job postings, identify the essential components that make postings effective and discoverable, and navigate the evolving landscape of pay transparency requirements that impact how positions are advertised.

What's included

4 videos2 readings3 assignments2 plugins

4 videosTotal 8 minutes

Job Postings vs Job Descriptions1 minute
An Impactful Job Posting2 minutes
Pay Transparency2 minutes
Course Recap3 minutes

2 readingsTotal 12 minutes

Impact of Pay Transparency on Job Postings10 minutes
Next Steps2 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 75 minutes

Pay Transparency15 minutes
Module 3 Assessment 15 minutes
Course 3 Hands On Project 45 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 60 minutes

Job Postings vs. Job Descriptions: Key Differences Explained30 minutes
Crafting Compelling Job Postings That Convert30 minutes

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Instructor

A Global Leader in Recruitment Training

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

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