YUNOVA · Recruitment

Module 9: Talent acquisition strategy

Notes for offline study · 3 November 2026

Workforce planning

Key points

  • Workforce planning matches future staffing needs to business goals.
  • Compare current skills with needed skills to find gaps.
  • Plans decide whether to hire, train or restructure.

Campus hiring process

Key points

  • Campus hiring starts with choosing colleges and building placement relationships.
  • Typical steps are pre-placement talk, tests, interviews and offers.
  • Plan timelines around the college placement calendar.

Diversity hiring

Key points

  • Diversity hiring widens candidate pools across gender, background and ability.
  • Inclusive job descriptions and diverse interview panels reduce bias.
  • Structured interviews help compare candidates fairly.

Executive and leadership hiring

Key points

  • Leadership roles often use executive search and direct headhunting.
  • Assessment covers strategy, leadership style and culture fit.
  • Confidentiality and longer timelines are common.