Introducing our Recruitment Services
Introduction • Our aim is to support you, on a no cost basis, to find, screen, select and employ new staff • Our objective in doing so, is to give a young person the opportunity to gain employment with training • We achieve this through the application of a unique process, supported by a purpose built web tool
Benefits of Placed Apprentices Over 130,000 workplace offer apprentice places because they understand the benefits that apprentices bring to their business – increased productivity, improved competitiveness and a committed and competent work-force. Improve your bottom line � Apprenticeships deliver real returns to your bottom line, with Apprenticeships helping them to improve productivity and to be more competitive. Training apprentices can also be more cost effective than hiring skilled staff, leading to lower overall training and recruitment costs.
Benefits of Placed Apprentices Fill your skills gaps Apprenticeships deliver skills designed around your business needs providing the • skilled workers you need for the future. They also help you develop the specialist skills you need to keep pace with the latest technology and working practices in your sector. Motivate your workforce Apprentices tend to be eager, motivated, flexible and loyal to the company that • invested in them. Remember, an apprentice is with you because they want to be – they have made an active choice to learn on the job and a commitment to a specific career.
Recruiting a Placed Apprentice A placed apprentice is a young person, typically 16 to 18 who is seeking a • job with training A placed apprentice is paid at a reduced rate, rather than the normal • minimum wage, in order to reflect their limited experience on entry to the business. As such, this could help save on payroll costs in your business whilst the individual is trained to meet your company requirements A typical starting weekly rate is in the region of £100 plus travel costs if • appropriate The young person benefits from gaining valuable employment experience • and a qualification relevant to your industry
The Process
On line Application Young people apply online via our web site The site is promoted by local schools, Connexions offices and career events During the application we gather information on qualifications, work experience, hobbies and interests A steady flow of applicants means that we usually have someone ready to send for interview as soon as you place your vacancy with us.
The Process
Understanding Requirements The system captures all the information on the vacancy, which is used to advertise the role and to discuss it with potential applicants You can add any additional questions you would like asked of any individual We agree some provisional interview and start dates to aim for, but the timescales are flexible around your needs
The Process
Shortlisting We create a list of applicants who can then be selected for short listing based on their exam results and proximity to your business and interest in the role These applicants will then be interviewed by one of our trained operators We can view these using a Google map function
Shortlisting - Geography Your exact location can be viewed in relation to all applicants, ensuring people are able to travel sensibly to work in a cost effective manner This reduces late arrivals and absence
The Process
We Interview Questions are structured and consistent to ensure a fair comparison between applicants Operators are trained to interview including how and when to help applicants with prompts All additional support is recorded and taken into account when scores are calculated Interview scores are expressed as a percentage giving an “at a glance” view of who should be sent to meet you as a perspective employer
The Process
You Interview We arrange a suitable date and time for you to meet those candidates • selected for interview We can offer additional support with suggested interview questions if • required You complete your own interviews and make the final decisions. (We ask that • you remember that these are young people, who will be nervous) We will follow up each interview with a brief call to gain feedback and inform • applicants of your decisions, giving advice to unsuccessful candidates where possible
The Process
Enrolment & Start Assuming you have selected a suitable candidate we will agree a start date • with you and them On the day, we will visit your branch arriving slightly before the candidate, to • ensure all is well and, if necessary, complete a brief health & safety check The candidate will complete their day 1 induction with your business and • begin the enrolment process to start their qualification Where interviews have been unsuccessful we will revisit your requirements • and renew our search
Summary A highly cost effective employment solution • No recruitment costs but all the benefits of an agency search • A well structured approach to ensuring the best possible candidates • Clear communication at all stages • Supported by a unique platform delivering fast results • Followed up by High quality delivery of an industry recognised qualification • On-going support for you and the candidate • Access to the latest learning materials for your team • And in addition Offer a great start to a young person • And help the local economy •
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