" Strategic Talent Acquisition : Challenges in Recruiting and Selecting Top-Notch Professionals" by Kumudu Alwis One of the most important components of organisational success is the recruitment and selection of elite workers. Organisations have several obstacles in locating, recruiting, and keeping top people in an era of swift technical breakthroughs and changing labour market dynamics. This in-depth study examines the various obstacles that organisations experience during this process and looks at effective ways to overcome them. Hiring and choosing elite personnel is essential to an organisation's capacity for innovation, competitiveness, and success. The difficulties in acquiring talent change along with the corporate environment. This paper explores the main obstacles that businesses encounter when trying to find and hire exceptional talent, offering insights into the intricacies of this crucial business process. Key Challenges: