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.
Analyzing Job Needs and Creating Job Postings
Analyzing Job Needs and Creating Job Postings
This course is part of ADP AIRS® Entry-Level Recruiter Professional Certificate
Instructor: A Global Leader in Recruitment Training
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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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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June 2025
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This course is part of the ADP AIRS® Entry-Level Recruiter Professional Certificate
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There are 3 modules in this course
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 assignments4 plugins
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 assignments5 plugins
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 assignments4 plugins
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