TA Fundamentals Training

Name: TA Fundamentals Training - The Recruitment Skills Academy
Availability: InStock

Many in the TA profession have never received any formal training. This course is ideal for anyone in TA or HR and covers some fundamentals such as Competency Based Interviewing, EEO and the law, through to best practice recruitment techniques and insights on the marketplace and new attraction strategies

Selecting the best person for a job role is a critical skill for those in TA and HR. Recruitment Training is often overlooked in HR Degrees. Learning to lead the recruitment conversation. Giving Recruiters the skills to take a good brief and coach others, such as hiring managers on the process, D&I considerations and overall best practices within your organisation.

Course Overview

Please see below for a full itinerary which can of course be tailored to your company’s needs and structure.

The current marketplace
EVP & Brand: Attracting good candidates
Debrief of pre-course reading & employment law quiz
Increasing diversity & inclusion in recruitment
The art of taking a good brief
Competency based interviewing techniques
Question types & in-depth probing techniques
Best practice interview structure
Preparation & competency questions for the interview session
Process of observing, classifying & taking notes
Interview practice question technique
Candidate evaluation
Different assessment methods
Reference checking
Onboarding techniques

Key Learning Outcomes

Apply a structured, end-to-end recruitment process from briefing through to onboarding
Conduct effective behavioural interviews, including designing targeted questions and probing for evidence of competence
Use a professional interview framework, including structured note-taking and evaluation methods
Identify effective and ineffective interview question types
Assess candidates using scoring methods and additional assessment tools
Carry out robust reference checks
Partner effectively with hiring managers to take clear, outcome-focused recruitment briefs
Understand key recruitment legislation and ensure compliant, ethical hiring practices
Recognise and mitigate unconscious bias, promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the process
Understand current labour market trends, including EVP (Employee Value Proposition) and employer branding strategies
Build and communicate a compelling employer brand to attract talent
Use storytelling, content, and digital channels to enhance candidate attraction
Improve candidate experience, including career site effectiveness, accessibility, and engagement
Understand the role of AI in recruitment, including current and emerging technologies
Use AI and recruitment technologies responsibly to improve efficiency while maintaining human oversight
Explore recruitment tools (ATS, CRM, AI platforms) and how automation and analytics can streamline workflows

Other Course Information

Where Are the Courses Held?

This one day program, it can be delivered face to face in Melbourne, Sydney or Hobart or online (over 2 half days)

We can hold courses at either of our Sydney or Melbourne training locations or if you prefer we can come on-site and teach the courses at your premises or deliver the course online.

Course Locations	Address
Melbourne	Queens Street, Melbourne, NSW
Sydney	Near Wynard Station, NSW
Your Office / Business Location	Australia-wide
Online / Virtual	Australia-wide

Course Pre-Requisites

This course is suitable for TA and HR professionals, new or experienced in the recruitment profession, who want to formalise their learning and ensure best practices are applied. Also, for those wanting a more structured, fair interviewing process and to improve their interviewing and selection skills.

Maximum Attendees

Our course is designed for 15 to 20 participants.

Course Length

1 Full Day or 2 x 1/2 Day Sessions, though all our courses can be tailored to your specific business needs.

Registration Information

For public courses check out our Eventbrite page for details and to book.

For pricing for your organisation please get in touch so we can give you a cost specific to your company’s requirements.

Course Trainer

Rachel Hill – Director. See Bio.

Rachel consults to leading organisations across Australia and New Zealand.

Check out more of her work at Hill Consulting HRS.

Rachel also offers in-house courses available for TA teams and or Hiring Managers. Contact me for an initial chat.

Next Available Dates

Sydney and Melbourne

NEW ONLINE TA FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOPS
May 2026

These workshops are ideal for TA professionals, HR practitioners and anyone involved in recruitment who wants to strengthen their foundations and adapt to today’s hiring environment.

You can choose to attend either session individually or join both for the full professional development experience

📅 14 & 15 May 2026
💻 Online (two half-day workshops)

Reasonably priced at $659 + GST per person per session.
plus special discounts available – check out our Eventbrite page for details and to book..