Module Code: H7TACQ
Long Title Talent Acquisition
Title Talent Acquisition
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: EDITH RACHEL DOHERTY
Module Author: Isabela Da Silva
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate the current labour market conditions in Ireland.
LO2 Develop the Candidate Journey from attraction to offer stage, showing an awareness of how technology may be used to assist.
LO3 Demonstrate an ability to conduct a recruitment interview in line with best practice and following all legal requirements
LO4 Examine the different types of contracts available to employers and make recommendations
LO5 Examine the impact of effective talent management and succession planning on resourcing strategy.
LO6 Explain how to manage a positive employee experience through effective onboarding.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

 

As per programme requirements
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Employment markets
Contemporary trends in the Irish Labour Market Impact and management of both tight and loose labour markets
Candidate Management Strategies
The candidate “Journey” Employer Brand impacting Organisational Resourcing and Talent Management Data Analytics of the candidate journey
Talent Attraction
Recruitment Advertising Strategy Active Sourcing using technological tools
Resourcing
Job analysis - competency framework. Selection approaches e.g shortlisting, interviews, assessment centres Interview technique and question design Use of technology and AI in screening CVs and interviewing Recruitment, selection and the legal context - ethical issues and legal compliance  Feedback to unsuccessful candidates
Planning for Talent and Talent Management
Workforce planning Talent Management Strategy Understanding Succession Planning in Contemporary Organisation Tools for Succession Planning. Measuring and analysing Turnover.
Onboarding
Transition from Candidate to Employee Types of employment Contracts. The Factors impacting the Candidate/Employee Onboarding and Offboarding
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Practical % of total: 40
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
In teams of 2, you are required to prepare and conduct a Competency Based Interview for the role below. The interview will last approximately 20-25 minutes. This practical skills session will require each team member to interview one candidate for the position they have identified and agreed upon. The candidate will be a fellow classmate.  Each team member is assessed individually on their performance in the Practical Skills Assessment.
Assessment Type: Written Project % of total: 60
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
In teams of 2 you will prepare for a live interview process, submitting documentation covering all the areas.  An overview of the labour market conditions in general and any specific conditions in your chosen sector. A job and person specification for the role Interview questions and candidate assessment scheme A “Candidate Journey” for the Recruitment & Selection campaign including an Advertising & engagement plan, shortlisting and selection process, offer and onboarding process An explanation of the different types of contracts available and justification in relation to the contract being offered to the successful candidate in line with legal requirements in Ireland The current or proposed succession planning process for management of Talent within the organisation Each area must be well-researched and accurately referenced and draw on the major literature of the topics.  Word Count: 3,000 Both the Practical and the Written elements of the assessment must be passed in order to successfully pass the module.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Repeat Assessment is re-submission of supporting documentation and a repeat of the practical skills assessment as required.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom and demonstrations 35 Per Semester 2.92
Independent Learning Independent learning 215 Per Semester 17.92
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.92
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Armstrong, M. and Taylor, S. (2020), Armstrong’s handbook of human resource management practice, 15th ed. Kogan Page, London.
  • Taylor, S. (2021), Resourcing and Talent Management, 8th Edition. CIPD, London.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Wilkinson, A, Redman, T & Dundon, T. (2021), Contemporary Human Resource Management – Text and Cases, 6th Edition. Sage.
  • Carbery, R. Cross, C. (2019), Human Resource Management, 2nd Ed. Macmillan, London.
  • Torrington , D , Hall, L & Taylor, S, Atkinson, C. (2020), Human Resource Management, 11th Edition. Pearson, Harlow.
  • Armstrong, Michael. (2020), andbook of Human Resource Management Practice – Chapter 24 Recruitment and Selection, 15th Edition. London.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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