Manager, Talent Solutions - job 1 of 2

As a Manager, Talent Solutions at Per Scholas, your primary responsibilities will include developing and executing a business development strategy to engage employers, cross-selling Per Scholas services, and maintaining strong relationships with clients in the Los Angeles area. You'll also analyze market trends, manage employer accounts, and work with our Alumni and Career team to ensure appropriate job placements for graduates.

To qualify for the Manager, Talent Solutions role at Per Scholas, you should possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with at least two years in Talent Acquisition, Sales, or Business Development. It’s crucial to have a solid track record of closing deals and an understanding of IT industry workforce needs.

Success as the Manager of Talent Solutions at Per Scholas is measured by achieving over 100 employment opportunities annually for graduates and meeting monthly and yearly talent placement goals. You’ll need to build sustainable relationships that lead to consistent hiring from employer partners.

A successful Manager, Talent Solutions at Per Scholas should possess strong marketing, sales, and consultative relationship management skills. You're expected to have excellent communication abilities, attention to detail, and a data-driven approach to identify market opportunities.

The Manager, Talent Solutions plays a crucial role in supporting Per Scholas's mission to drive equity in the technology sector. By creating and sustaining employer relationships, you'll help unlock job opportunities for graduates, contributing significantly to their professional growth and the mission of inclusive tech talent pipelines.

In answering this question, highlight specific examples from your past roles where you successfully engaged employers to meet their hiring needs. Focus on your relationship-building tactics, strategies you used to identify talent gaps, and how you ensured satisfaction among clients.

When responding, discuss your approach towards networking, identifying potential employer partners, and understanding their hiring needs. Emphasize your consultative selling techniques and how you would create tailored solutions that benefit both the employers and the graduates.

Discuss your methods for staying informed, such as engaging in industry events, reading relevant publications, and leveraging your professional network to gather insights. Highlight how this knowledge can enhance your role as Manager of Talent Solutions at Per Scholas.

Share a concise and impactful narrative illustrating how you identified an opportunity, engaged the client, and ultimately closed the deal. Be sure to mention any challenges you encountered and how you overcame them.

Explain your organization skills, prioritization strategies, and how you leverage CRM tools to manage accounts effectively. Stress the importance of regular communication and feedback to enhance client satisfaction.

Highlight your commitment to diversity and inclusion, and discuss specific strategies you’ve used to connect with various employers. Mention your understanding of different industries and how you tailor your approach to meet their unique needs.

Discuss your involvement in the evaluation process of graduates, including working with instructors and career coaches to understand graduates’ strengths. Share how you relay this information to employers to help them make informed hiring decisions.

Talk about your familiarity with CRM platforms like Salesforce.com and any experience you have with data analysis to inform your talent strategies. Emphasize how data-driven decisions can enhance employer relationships and job placements.

Share your passion for connecting people with opportunities and your belief in equitable access to careers. Describe how Per Scholas' mission aligns with your personal values and the impact you wish to have in the community.

Provide examples of how you’ve navigated conflicts in previous roles by emphasizing the importance of communication, understanding both parties' perspectives, and striving for win-win solutions. Share your ability to adapt and resolve issues professionally.