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Mini-MBA for Recruiters

Unlock the strategic edge every recruiter needs. This MBA-style learning path builds your business acumen from the ground up - covering financial literacy, business models, organizational design, and decision-making frameworks. Learn how to connect hiring to business goals, influence leadership, and drive measurable impact through talent. Perfect for recruiters ready to think, speak, and operate like business leaders.
Presenters Presented By
Holly Fawcett
SocialTalent Expert
Irene Villar
SocialTalent Expert
Johnny Campbell
SocialTalent Expert
Holly Fawcett
SocialTalent Expert
Holly’s extensive experience working with global TA leaders has shaped how the world’s leading enterprises achieve hiring maturity. Her experience in this space is unparalleled, making her one of the most sought-after advisors on talent maturity and transformation in the world.
Irene Villar
SocialTalent Expert
We are delighted to have Irene as one of our experts on the SocialTalent platform. A leader within their field, Irene delivers actionable and insightful content that enables organizations to build better workplaces. This is essential viewing for any SocialTalent user.
Johnny Campbell
SocialTalent Expert
Johnny Campbell is founder and CEO of SocialTalent, where he works with some of the largest enterprises in the world to drive hiring excellence in their organizations. With a dedication matched only by his enthusiasm, Johnny is one of the most sought after speakers on the topic of hiring.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Learning Path you will be able to:
Articulate how business acumen enhances a recruiter’s ability to align talent strategy with business goals and influence key stakeholders.
Identify the purpose and priorities of key business functions (e.g. marketing, sales, finance, operations) and explain how they influence talent needs.
Compare common HR operating models (e.g. Ulrich model, COE/shared services) and evaluate how they influence workforce planning and talent delivery.
Explain how HR and recruitment contribute to strategic business decisions, and advocate for talent as a driver of business outcomes.

Missions in this Learning Path

Gain the financial and commercial insight you need to recruit strategically. In this mission, you’ll learn how businesses operate and create value - and how recruitment influences performance and growth. You’ll build financial literacy by interpreting statements, metrics, and market signals to assess company health and inform hiring recommendations with business impact.
Understand how business structure, workforce strategy, and HR models shape recruitment. In this mission, you'll explore how companies design teams, plan for future talent needs, and align hiring with business goals. Learn to anticipate workforce challenges, influence strategy, and position recruitment as a proactive, high-impact business partner. "
Step into the mindset of a strategic partner. This mission equips recruiters with tools to understand how businesses compete, grow, and make decisions. You'll explore strategy frameworks, competitive positioning, and decision-making structures - then learn how to interpret OKRs, analyze data, and use business logic to confidently position recruitment as a driver of performance and impact.
Understand how business structure, workforce strategy, and HR models shape recruitment. In this mission, you'll explore how companies design teams, plan for future talent needs, and align hiring with business goals. Learn to anticipate workforce challenges, influence strategy, and position recruitment as a proactive, high-impact business partner.
Put your business acumen into practice. This mission uses real company case studies, interactive simulations, and a hands-on project to explore how recruitment influences business outcomes—from turnarounds to hyper-growth to M&A. You’ll sharpen your ability to make strategic hiring recommendations and build a talent plan that supports real-world business goals.

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