ContentsTop tips on recruiting young people by Carillion

About Access GenerationAs a social enterprise, we provide free practical guidance online to encourage the employment of the next generation of talent.

To do this, we are conducting research interviews with companies that are already actively recruiting 16 to 24 year olds either through entry level roles, apprenticeship or graduate schemes.

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About CarillionThe construction and support services group has 13 apprenticetraining centres across the country, employing apprentices andplacing them with trusted suppliers and within their ownbusinesses.

Jon has recently been involved in beta testing the government’snew Digital Apprenticeship Service website.

Top tips on recruiting young people by Jon Hull,

Head of Resourcing at Carillion…

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“Consider the way you assess young people with no experience. A formal interview setting can be scary.”

“A young recruit is only as good as the support they receive. We train our managers to be mentors.”

“Remember, recruiting young people is along term investment into your business.”

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“Don’t forget the parents – they’re an important decision maker. We talk toparents and provide guidance for them and their children too.”

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“Target your local schools and work with them and outreach agencies to promote the opportunities you have to offer young people.”

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“When recruiting young people don’t oversell the opportunity – be honest and realistic.”

Jon’s views on the apprenticeship levy…

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“Apprenticeships tend to be stickier than graduates. You can get an early injection of talent and fit them into your established team culture.”

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“University can be an expensive option so the new degree levelapprenticeships are a great way for young people to gain a high levelqualification and a great way for a business to gain experienced and educated employees.”

“The apprenticeship levy is a good thing in the medium term – it will sharpen the focus on recruitment and training.”

“The apprenticeship levy will come into place in May 2017 – use it, it couldwork for your business. Do seek support from local colleges and agenciesto help you get the best out of it.”

Thank you to Jon Hull at Carillion for supporting our work to help encourage the recruitment of the next generation of talent.

To find out more visit www.accessgeneration.co.uk

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