Scaling your growing business is one of the most important things you'll do at an SME. You need quality talent, people who will make a difference, but hiring feels like a maze, tangled with expensive recruiters, countless CVs and the ever looming threat of a bad hire.
Day One changes the hiring game for SMEs. Our platform delivers pre-verified early career candidates in minutes. They don't just have the skills you're looking for (from marketing to customer service to cybersecurity), they have the strengths and values as well.
It's a simple, fair and efficient way to recruit. You focus on hiring and building your growing business, and we'll handle the sourcing and verifiying.
Your SME needs early career talent. But it doesn't need to be complicated. With Day One, you can build a team of motivated talent who are not just cost effective, but able to adapt to emerging tech, from AI to automation. They are invaluable for the future growth of your company.
With recruiters you'll be paying around £10,000 per role. Our HirePro subscription, (perfect for SMEs) is £2,299/year, and gives you everything you need to scale your company.
Early career talent prevent job lock from happening in your business. They allow more experienced individuals to move up in the business, and bring fresh ideas and perspectives, helping you stay competitive.
As an SME, your budget isn't as big as large corporates. And by hiring early career talent, you're building a team which you can upskill in time, meaning less need for expensive recruitment in the future.
Step 1 - Define goals: Make sure you know what you're trying to achieve. Whether it's developing a fair and equitable recruitment process, or promoting within and backfilling entry-level roles, know what success looks like for you.
Step 2 - Source and Verify Candidates: It's important to attract a diverse group of talent to your company. Using a tool like Day One helps, as we source candidates from grassroots to graduates. Plus, we ensure that all talent have the skills they'll need to thrive.
Step 3 - Onboard effectively: Once you've hired, the work isn't done. Create a simple and straightforward program that supports and uplifts new hires. A structured onboarding process boosts retention by 50%, according to Glassdoor.
Challenge: "They don't have any experience"
Solution: Remember, you're not hiring for an experienced role. Adaptability and soft skills are more important- and you can see both on the Day One platform!
Challenge: "They might leave soon."
Solution: Early career talent love growth. If there's a mentorship program or additional training, they're likely to stay.
Challenge: "It's a competitive market"
Solution: Stand out to early career talent by showcasing what makes you different. Why should they choose you over someone else?
We know the types of questions you might have, and we've done our best to answer them.
Ai tools can be used to automate screening resumes and CVs. However, AI has bias built into it, and sometimes excludes the best candidates.
Traditionally, entry-level talent are difficult to attract and have high turnover rates. But with Day One, all candidates are ready for their first day and are matched with your company to improve retention.
Using gender-neutral language and highlighting your diversity initiatives is a great start. Avoid jargon, and explain why you want to attract diverse talent.
Track time-to-hire, retention rates and candidate satisfaction. For example, a 90% retention rate after a year suggests you've done something right!