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The IT industry is dynamic and characterised by constant change. Specialists are in high demand and conventional recruiting approaches are often not enough - specialised knowledge and innovative methods are required.

Our training courses provide the knowledge and tools to identify and convince IT talent. Whether you are new to IT recruiting or have experience, we will support you wherever you are and help you to position yourself in this area.

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Our recruiting trainings Topics and contents

The basics of IT recruiting

  • Target group: HR generalists and recruiters who have little or no experience in IT recruiting or who are dealing with the recruitment of IT specialists for the first time.
  • Contents:
    • Overview of the IT industry: What roles are there? What distinguishes software developers, cloud experts, SAP consultants and other specialists?
    • Basic technical knowledge explained in an easy-to-understand way: Learn the most important terms and concepts such as cloud computing, DevOps, SAP, databases and programming.
    • Understanding the needs and expectations of IT specialists: What is important to these talents and how can you position your offers accordingly?
    • First steps towards developing an IT recruiting strategy: How to start your search and optimise your results.
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Active Sourcing - Successful direct approach in IT recruiting

  • Target group: Recruiters who want to reach passive IT candidates.
  • Contents:
    • Overview: What is active sourcing and why is it indispensable, especially in IT recruiting?
    • Methods and platforms:
      • Basics of Boolean and X-Ray searches.
      • Use of specialised platforms such as Stack Overflow and GitHub.
    • Direct approach made easy: Tips for creating convincing, personalised messages.

Optimisation of job advertisements for IT positions

  • Target group: HR teams and recruiters who want to tailor job adverts specifically to IT professionals and at the same time address a diverse target group.
  • Contents:
    • What makes a successful IT job advert?
      Structure and content that specifically address IT specialists - especially women. Dos and don'ts: Avoid unconscious prejudices and gender-specific wording.
    • Language and keywords:
      Gender-neutral wording that appeals to both women and men. Use of terms that promote diversity and equal opportunities.
    • Visual design and employer branding:
      A modern, inclusive layout that appeals to different target groups. Integration of values such as work-life balance, flexibility and career opportunities, which are particularly important to women.
    • Practical examples:
      Analysis and optimisation of existing job advertisements to achieve greater diversity in the selection of applicants.
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Interview and selection process for IT positions

  • Target group: Recruiters and specialist managers involved in the selection and evaluation of IT specialists.
  • Contents:
    • Development of targeted interview questions:
      Create questions that assess both technical expertise and soft skills and customise them to specific IT roles.
    • Technical assessments and case studies:
      This allows you to integrate practical tests to check the candidates' skills in realistic scenarios.
    • Evaluation of candidates:
      Learn to effectively assess technical qualifications and pay attention to cultural fit.
    • Salary negotiations and dealing with counter-offers:
      Strategies to convince candidates and win them over to your company in the long term.

Employer branding for the IT sector

  • Target group: HR teams and managers who want to strengthen their employer brand and target IT specialists.
  • Contents:
    • Building an authentic employer brand:
      Develop a brand that creates trust and appeals to IT talent. Focus on values that are particularly important for IT professionals, such as innovation, teamwork and flexibility.
    • Targeted approach on digital channels:
      Use of social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, etc. to make your employer brand visible and actively address IT talent.
    • Employee testimonials and case studies:
      How to use authentic stories from your company to emphasise your attractiveness as an employer.
    • Inclusive and modern working environments:
      Tips for creating a working environment that promotes diversity and takes the needs of the IT sector into account.

IT recruiting made easy

Our virtual recruiting training courses offer you the greatest possible flexibility and take place in small groups. The content is tailored to the topics and wishes of the participants in advance. Book conveniently online now and get started!
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