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Join the Global Talent Acquisition Day movement and connect with the best talent from around the world for your business success!
Mark your calendar for the first Wednesday in September and get ready to celebrate Global Talent Acquisition Day! This day was created to recognize the importance of talent acquisition professionals and their key role in contributing to the growth, success, and competitiveness of organizations. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate the hard work and dedication that these individuals put into finding and recruiting top talent around the globe. With so much potential for innovation and creativity, Global Talent Acquisition Day is an exciting way to recognize today’s most talented professionals.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Talent Acquisition Emerges</div><div class='timeline-text'>Talent acquisition and human resources began to emerge as fields during the industrial revolution, focusing on hiring, training, and managing employees.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1940s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Post-War Recruitment Expansion</div><div class='timeline-text'>After World War II, a number of dedicated recruitment and employment agencies sprang up to aid businesses in hiring skilled personnel and help individuals find jobs.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Globalization and Technology Advancements</div><div class='timeline-text'>Globalization and technology advancements in the 1990s reshaped talent acquisition, allowing businesses to attract and hire talent globally and maximizing efficiency.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of Social Recruiting</div><div class='timeline-text'>LinkedIn and other social platforms modernized recruitment strategies by offering new ways to connect talent with potential employers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Talent Acquisition Day Founded</div><div class='timeline-text'>Global Talent Acquisition Day was established on the first Wednesday of September to celebrate talent acquisition professionals worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Virtual Recruitment</div><div class='timeline-text'>The COVID-19 pandemic led to a rise in remote work and virtual recruitment, transforming the way talent is found and hired for many businesses around the globe.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a networking event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a networking event to bring together recruiters and hiring managers from different companies and industries. This will give them the opportunity to meet, exchange ideas, and learn more about each other’s recruitment processes.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Offer career advice</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Offer career advice to job seekers through social media or a blog post. This could include tips on how to improve resumes, interviewing techniques, and job search strategies.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share success stories</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share success stories of those who have found their dream job through the help of a recruiter or hiring manager. These stories can be used to celebrate the success of those involved and encourage others in their own job search.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a job fair</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a job fair in your local city or town. Invite companies looking to hire, as well as recruiters, career coaches, and other industry professionals who can offer valuable advice and resources to job seekers.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Show appreciation</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Show appreciation for recruiters and hiring managers by sending them cards or gifts. This will not only show that you value their hard work but also help build relationships that could lead to future opportunities.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Global Talent Acquisition Day celebrates diversity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Global Talent Acquisition Day helps to raise awareness of the importance of recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. By acknowledging the unique talent that can be found in different countries and cultures, it encourages businesses to open their recruitment process beyond local borders.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It improves access to talent internationally</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>International Talent Acquisition Day provides organizations with an opportunity to access a wider variety of individuals who may have skills and experience that they would otherwise not be able to tap into due to geographical restrictions. This allows them to build teams more quickly and efficiently and reach their goals faster.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It fosters collaboration & understanding</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By creating an inclusive environment where people from all over the world are encouraged to collaborate, Global Talent Acquisition Day has the potential to improve cultural understanding between countries. This is especially important in developing strong relationships between governments, businesses, and educational institutions around the globe.</p></div></div>
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