On the lookout for some new, exciting graduates with great career prospects? You won’t be alone with countless businesses in the UK eager to welcome the latest batch of former university students to join their ranks and help drive the business forward.
The job market in the UK is fierce at the minute and with more than 1.2 million vacancies as of February 2023, finding the right talent from your business may be difficult. That’s why you’ll need to go above and beyond to attract the best staff for your teams.
If you’re not sure how to do that, then we’ve got some top tips for encouraging graduates to join your business. Read on to find out more.
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What are the benefits of hiring graduates?
Before delving into how you can hire graduates, we thought we’d share why it’s so important to do it in the first place. Here are some of the top reasons you should consider hiring graduates:
- New graduates can be moulded into doing things the way you want them to
- Fresh ideas and new perspectives for your team meetings
- More open to lower salaries
- Eager to impress
- May be around for many years, helping you futureproof your business
The right advert
Graduates want clear, concise and transparent job adverts so they know what will be expected of them and how much they will earn. This will show them whether they fit the role and whether the role is right for their goals. Knowing how to write effective job adverts is a crucial skill for recruiters, so start practising now.
The adverts will also need to be in the right places too. Place them on popular recruitment sites like LinkedIn or Indeed and people are more likely to see them.
Go to job fairs
Job fairs are usually attended by graduates desperate to impress their future bosses, which makes it a great place to find the best talent. Attend job fairs in the cities where the best universities can be found to get some of the best young minds on board.
What’s more, it can be difficult for technical industries to show potential employees what they’ll be doing day to day. However, in person, you can let graduates try different things to get a feel for the job. For example, an electronics business may be able to allow graduates the opportunity to do hands-on PCB design.
Utilise social media
As with most of the younger generation, social media is one of the main things they consume, which makes it one of the best places for job listings and it can also be a great opportunity to show off your incredible business. Post about the culture, your office spaces and your people, so future employees can see if it’s a place they want to work at.