Abstract
<jats:p>In modern society, countries and localities consider the issue of talent as an important strategy and policy in competition and development. Because talent is the elite human resource, has great influence and decides the fate of the country and locality. However, the issue of talent in the public sector is more complicated than in the private sector, because it is related to political and legal factors on the management of human resources performing public duties. In fact, many countries have been very successful in attracting talent to the public service, creating important resources for economic and social development; therefore, research on talent and talent policy is always necessary. In this study, the author analyzes the views of some politicians and researchers on talent and suggests some contents on building talent policy in the public sector in Vietnam. The research results are theoretical in nature and have theoretical significance, contributing to providing more scientific information for managers to consult on the process of building and implementing talent policies in the civil service.</jats:p>