Online screening tools

Screening tools can help narrow down your applicant pool. Make use of assessment technology to convey your message and show off your branding. Keep in mind that the candidate experience is crucial – it should be smooth and engaging and should offer candidates feedback in return for their time.

Personalise your approach

Considering the impact of graduate characteristics on the expectations of their first job and workplace, employers should personalise their graduate selection programmes. This shows candidates that you are flexible, open, and willing to accommodate specific needs.

Be clear – your expectations and offerings

Be clear about what you can offer to your graduates from the outset. Lack of clarity or over-selling can lead to confusion and unrealistic expectations. Remember, economic prospects and career growth are crucial for current graduates; so emphasise your offered development opportunities, career paths and extrinsic rewards.

Show that you care

Show you care about your people, their job satisfaction and career development. If you want to retain them, you’ll need to demonstrate from the start that you appreciate their commitment to your company, as well as to its mission and values.

Highlight work-life balance measures

Graduates entering the workforce today are much more likely to seek a work/life balance than many of their predecessors. To differentiate yourself, you need to show them that you can offer flexibility where possible.

Emphasise social responsibility

As an employer, you can best attract young graduates if you put forward your mission and how you serve society as a whole.