“During our time at Google, Mike and I collaborated closely to create and implement comprehensive development programs for our management group. Mike's expertise in Learning & Development (L&D) proved invaluable, as he demonstrated exceptional skills in both generating innovative ideas and executing them with remarkable precision, resulting in the resounding success of our diverse programs.”
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How can you handle different candidate expectations for performance reviews and career development?
On a more pragmatic level, you also need to prepare recruiters to answer questions about the company’s performance review and career development philosophies. As described above, talent development needs to have clear strategies that are well documented and the philosophies need to be covered in the onboarding program for recruiters, so they’re prepared to address questions and have conversations with candidates. And including the philosophies on the career website suggests transparency and could be a key differentiator from other companies.
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