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HR
Talent acquisition associate
Finds and screens candidates for open roles.
How people get in
Staffing firms, startups and IT services.
First proof to build
Source 20 candidates for a real job post and shortlist 5.
National Classification of Occupations 2015, division 3: Technicians and associate professionals.
Learn what you’re missing
Free options first. Finishing a course keeps a skill self-reported; deliver a gig to prove it.
Sourcing and screening candidates
Sales calls
HubSpot Academy: inbound marketing, email and sales
HubSpot Academy
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Browse catalogue · beginner · A few hours per course
Free, with free certificates. Check current details on the provider’s site.
Business writing and email
Google Project Management Professional Certificate
Paid
Certification · beginner · About 6 months at a few hours a week · certificate available
Paid subscription (financial aid available on Coursera). Check current details on the provider’s site.
LearnEnglish (British Council)
British Council
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Browse catalogue · beginner · Self-paced
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CRM tools (HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce)
HubSpot Academy: inbound marketing, email and sales
HubSpot Academy
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Browse catalogue · beginner · A few hours per course
Free, with free certificates. Check current details on the provider’s site.
Salesforce Trailhead
Salesforce Trailhead
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Browse catalogue · beginner · Short modules
Free; certifications are paid. Check current details on the provider’s site.