Talent Placement & Career Development Specialist

About us

Talent Garden is a leading digital skills academy in Europe, empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in the innovation ecosystem through diverse learning experiences. With online, offline, and hybrid courses, corporate programs and work and events spaces we offer an unparalleled vision to combine work life and learning.

Founded in Italy in 2011, Talent Garden has trained over 25,000 professionals in digital skills and business innovation. Developed tailored corporate education programs for Fortune 500 companies and have a network of 14 campuses in 5 countries hosting over 4,500 innovators from startups, corporate labs, investors, and SMEs.

The role

We are seeking a new team member to join our Academy team as a Talent Placement & Career Development Specialist. In this role, you will be a key player in our B2C practice, which offers master-level programs focused on digital skills, empowering individuals to successfully transition into the workforce.

Your mission will be to bridge the gap between education and employment by equipping students with essential career tools while expanding our network of corporate partners to create valuable career opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver engaging workshops on personal branding, CV crafting, and interview preparation to equip students with essential career tools.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing partner companies to secure internships and job placements for students.
• Identify and engage with new companies to expand our partner network, fostering connections that enhance both our B2C and B2B relationships.
• Manage job scouting efforts, keeping up-to-date records on new opportunities, placements, and company partnerships.
• Provide one-on-one support to students in crafting compelling personal stories and presenting themselves effectively to employers.
• Collaborate with Learning Managers to ensure career readiness activities are aligned with industry needs within the master’s programs.
  
  

About you

Ideally, you are an enthusiastic, proactive professional with a passion for empowering individuals to achieve their career goals and a strong sales acumen.

On top of this, you are:

• Experienced with 1-2 years in a recruiting or employment agency, with a focus on sourcing and engaging with companies.
• Skilled in CV evaluation, with an eye for optimizing LinkedIn profiles, and coaching candidates on professional presentation, positioning, and job search strategies.
• A natural connector who thrives in building and nurturing strong professional relationships across diverse sectors.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks while collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Business-savvy, with a keen ability to identify opportunities that align with both educational and corporate needs.
• Passionate about education, innovation, and driving success through empowering others.
• A versatile team player with the ability to excel as an individual contributor when needed.
• Solution-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills that focus on finding actionable solutions.
• Knowledgeable about the Italian corporate landscape, with a good understanding of local companies.
• Fluent in both Italian and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Perks and benefit

• Hybrid work environment, allowing you to work wherever you prefer, unless your physical presence is needed for business reasons.
• Access to all our co-working spaces across Europe.
• Free access to all our Master courses.
• EdenRed meal vouchers and a €1,000 welfare budget to spend as you like.
• Mum&Dad policy offering flexible remote work options for expecting parents, a €1,000 bonus, and additional leave for dads to bond with their child.
• Additional time off, including six extra vacation days annually and automatic holidays on December 24 and 31 when they fall on weekdays.
• Company-provided MacBook.
• Access to discounts, events, and networking opportunities at our co-working spaces.
• P.S. We’re pet-friendly, so you’re welcome to bring your furry friend to work!

Selection process

Submit your application. Send us your CV and feel free to showcase your personality. If you prefer a creative format, go ahead.

Response time. We’ll get back to you within 10 days if we’re a match. If not, we’ll still do our best to notify you promptly.

Initial video call. An initial video call with our Talent team will be scheduled to assess cultural fit. Make sure to check out our company page beforehand.

Next steps. For this role, there will be a couple of rounds of interviews, one of which will include a project work assignment.

Final step. The last stage in the process is a call with a member of our ExCo team.

At Talent Garden, diversity is our strength. We're committed to a safe, inclusive environment, welcoming applicants regardless of background. While we set high standards, we encourage individuals, especially women, not to let the fear of not being a perfect fit hold them back. We prioritize talent over traditional qualifications and invite passionate individuals to apply. Your unique strengths could make a valuable contribution to our team!

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