University of California, Santa Barbara

Talent Selection and Onboarding

University of California, Santa Barbara

Talent Selection and Onboarding

Christina Chung

Instructor: Christina Chung

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • How to structure fair, consistent selection processes using screening criteria, interviews, assessments, and evidence-based evaluation methods.

  • Design onboarding experiences that help new hires feel prepared, connected, supported, and ready to succeed.

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Taught in English
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June 2026

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This course is part of the Managing the Talent Lifecycle Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

A strong selection process is where great recruiting pays off, transforming subjective choices into fair decisions. This module covers the end-to-end workflow, converting job requirements into measurable criteria, selecting assessment tools, and applying structured evaluation frameworks. By the end, you will be able to design an objective and candidate-friendly hiring process that reliably identifies top talent.

What's included

5 videos4 readings1 assignment

Selection works best when each step is structured, job-related, and grounded in evidence. In this module, you’ll examine how candidates move through the selection process, how screening criteria and interview questions support consistent evaluation, how assessment tools add useful data, and how structured scoring helps hiring teams make fair, defensible decisions.

What's included

4 videos2 readings1 assignment

First impressions shape employee retention and performance. This module covers how to design structured onboarding experiences, integrate practical compliance training, build early engagement through manager support and early wins, and measure program effectiveness using retention data. By the end, you will be able to build comprehensive onboarding plans that drive new hire success.

What's included

4 videos2 readings1 assignment

This final module brings together the full path from selecting a candidate to supporting their early success. You’ll apply structured selection methods, compliance practices, documentation, onboarding planning, and engagement strategies to realistic workplace situations. By the end, you’ll be able to make better hiring and onboarding decisions using evidence, fairness, and professional judgment.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

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Christina Chung
University of California, Santa Barbara
3 Courses43 learners

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