Published July 2021 and kept as a record. The figures and the law have moved on since it was written. For the current position see Recruitment training courses. Note added 21 October 2026.
How to Upskill Your Recruiters
(Author: Sohaa Muhammad, BIOR).
Training your team can be costly and time-consuming. It is easy to waste time and money on ineffective training methods. A less expensive alternative is upskilling. This can help reduce high turnover and improve engagement through the development of new skills that will be needed in dynamic digital environments.
Utilise Online Learning Platforms
The Skills Toolkit – FREE Courses
To help you learn new skills. Including general skills that apply to all sectors and more specialised skills.
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Provided by the National Careers Service, this series of free courses and step by step guides are designed to teach key business skills across multiple sectors. Whether you’re after general skills that will give your CV a boost or more specialised positions like Training Developer or Senior Systems Engineer, these resources can really help you get on the path to success.
Find New Ways To Engage With Candidates
Recruiters will need to find new ways to engage candidates. Social media platforms like LinkedIn have made brands more accessible to job seekers, and now recruiters must look beyond their company websites and traditional job boards. Recruiters will need to utilise content marketing strategies to connect more with candidates.
Provide Mentorship Programs
Offer employees mentoring opportunities. Let's face it, when you want to learn from a specialist or gain new skills, some workplaces simply do not offer enough opportunities. Mentorship programs can be a great way to encourage your recruiting team to grow and develop but ensure equal accessibility for all employees or your younger team members will miss out.
Keep Your Employees Up To Date
Create “how-to” guides to help your company retain knowledge. If someone leaves, it's important to create documentation explaining how to use your software without having to ask for help.
Build Cross-Functional Teams
Foster a culture of teamwork to help recruiters learn new skills and be successful in their positions. Reskilling could be an effective strategy for professionals who might otherwise be overburdened with responsibilities. Helping employees adapt to new roles can also improve the company's ability to recruit and retain the best talent.
Nurture A Growth Mindset
A growth mindset is a powerful way to win in the workplace. Believing that your abilities can be built and strengthened over time is the first step to success. To achieve this mindset, teach your recruiters to embrace challenges and take risks to learn from their mistakes. This will lead to a much more creative environment and a higher likelihood of being innovative.
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