Talent Acquisition Overview

This section covers the steps, best practices, and resources for hiring digital talent into government organizations.

What Is Talent Acquisition?

Talent Acquisition in this toolkit refers to the comprehensive process of attracting, recruiting, interviewing and hiring a highly skilled and qualified digital service workforce.

The factors that influence a candidate's decision to accept an offer

Who Are the Stakeholders for Talent Acquisition?

In most government organizations, hiring involves the Human Resources (HR) department, the hiring manager(s), technical subject matter experts, and sometimes a specialized recruitment or talent acquisition team. Depending on the type of role being hired for and requirements of that government, legal/compliance departments and union representatives could also be involved. Coordinate with department heads and managers to ensure alignment with the organization’s goals and hiring needs is critical.

What Is Covered in This Section?

We'll cover the comprehensive process of Talent Acquisition, focusing on recruiting and hiring the talent needed for digital service roles in government.

• We'll discuss the key elements of creating a compelling employer brand to attract top candidates, effective strategies for engaging with the tech community, and the importance of a transparent and streamlined recruitment process

• We'll explore the five phases of the hiring process, from planning to making making your hires

• We'll provide job announcement examples and templates for candidate communications