Talent Acquisition Specialist | Waukesha County Technical College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

PersuasionActive ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionNegotiationSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationCritical Thinking

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementFine Arts

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivitySpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningNear Vision

Tasks

Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
Send samples of clients' work and other promotional material to potential employers to obtain auditi
Keep informed of industry trends and deals.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareOperating system softwareVideo creation and editing softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Computer data input scannersDesktop computersDigital video camerasLaser facsimile machinesMultiline telephone systemsPersonal computersTablet computersTeleconferencing equipmentVideoconferencing equipment

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium13-1011.00	Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Commission fees and contractual payments — calculate, collect, and reconcile with reduced oversight using agency accounting software and contract terms.
Work sample packages and promotional media — independently prepare and submit to targeted employers and sponsors to secure auditions and endorsement opportunities.
Emerging industry trends and competitive deal structures — analyze and synthesize to inform client strategy recommendations in routine advisory meetings.
Prospective client auditions and portfolio reviews — conduct independently using established evaluation criteria to assess talent fit and commercial viability.
Contract terms and union obligations — negotiate directly with promoters and representatives in familiar deal contexts, escalating complex issues as needed.
Client career development strategies — formulate and present in structured consultations, adapting recommendations to each client's goals and current market position.
Professional networks across talent, media, and sponsorship sectors — cultivate proactively by applying relationship-building techniques in industry events and digital outreach.
Performance and promotional booking calendars — manage end-to-end for multiple clients simultaneously, coordinating venues, media appearances, and contractual deadlines.
Web page creation and video editing tools — use to develop and update digital promotional assets that enhance client visibility across relevant platforms.
Complex client disputes or scheduling conflicts — assess, prioritize, and resolve by applying critical thinking and time management skills in a fast-paced agency setting.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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