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Entry-level Hiring Designed For SMEs

Hire early career talent in a way that works for your business

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.

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Why Choose Us?

We've got your entry-level hires covered

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.

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Cost-Effective

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.

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Role-Ready Talent
All the talent you're matched with have verified digital and soft skills. And if you're looking for talent who'll shine in a specific role? We've got those too.
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Scalable
Our plans grow with you. Making more hires? Our HireXpert tier is the perfect choice, giving you even more access the talent you need.

Why Invest In Early Career Hiring?

It's a strategic move to secure talent and drive innovation

Business Benefits

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.

Gen Z Appeal

SMEs are the perfect working environments for Gen Z, who value flexibility, purposeful work and career development. Investing in Gen Z helps your company reflect your customer base, and understand your consumers.

Cost Efficiency

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.

How To Build An Effective Early Career Hiring Strategy

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.

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Real Challenges SMEs Face (and Realistic Solutions)

Challenge: "They don't have any experience"
SolutionRemember, 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?

FAQs For SMEs

We know the types of questions you might have, and we've done our best to answer them.

What's the best way to attract early career talent?

Gen Z care about your mission, they want to make a difference. Work life balance is also important to them, so share your flexible working options, your company benefits and their opportunities for career growth.

How do AI tools improve early career hiring?

Ai tools can be used to automate screening resumes and CVs. However, AI has bias built into it, and sometimes excludes the best candidates.

What are the challenges of hiring early career talent?

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.

How can I create inclusive job postings?

Using gender-neutral language and highlighting your diversity initiatives is a great start. Avoid jargon, and explain why you want to attract diverse talent.

Which metrics should we track for early career hiring?

Track time-to-hire, retention rates and candidate satisfaction. For example, a 90% retention rate after a year suggests you've done something right!

Want To Find Out More?

Book a demo with our friendly team to explore how we can support your SME early careers hiring