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Hiring Designed For Startups

Solutions made with you in mind

If you work at a startup, your days are packed. Whether it's pitching to investors, or building your game-changing product, or strategising for the future, chances are, you're probably not thinking about your early career hiring.

And even if you are, agencies are too expensive, tools are too complicated and recruiters just can't seem to get what you're about. Here's where we step in. We understand what it's like to be a startup hustling for growth- we've been there.

Need an admin assistant to take some of the load? No worries. Looking for a data analyst to help with those endless spreadsheets? We've got you. Our skills-based, anonymised hiring gives everyone the chance to shine. With Day One, it's simple, affordable and efficient to scale your growing team.

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Why Choose Us?

Spoiler: we're more than just your early careers hiring partner

No HR team? No problem. Our lightweight platform lets you hire fast and fairly, even on a tight budget. You can build your dream team without breaking the bank. Our platform delivers verified early career talent to startups, saving you valuable time and money.

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Save Money

Our Essentials plan is £999/year. It gives you everything you'll need, and it's at least 70% less than an agency.

2
Hire Fast
Timing is everything, and you can find verified talent in minutes, saving you two weeks or more per hire.
3
Diverse Talent
You have immediate access to a verified talent pool, from grassroots to graduates, so you can focus on hiring, not sourcing.

Platform Features For Startups

Instant Matching: Access pre-verified talent in minutes.
 
AI Interview Screening: Save 30 minutes per candidate with unbiased scoring.
 
Skills-Based Assessments: Verify skills (e.g., Microsoft, cybersecurity) to save £75 per candidate.
 
Strengths Analysis: With our collaboration with Strengthscope, you can view the top 7 strengths of talent.
 
Fair Hiring: Anonymised matching ensures diverse, inclusive hires.
 
ATS Integration: Works with your HR tools without replacing them.

 

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Why Early Career Hiring Just Makes Sense

While you may not be able to compete with big companies in terms of salaries, startups should focus on what they can offer: real responsibility, ownership and growth.

Key benefits for founders:
  • Cost-effective: They'll demand lower salaries and integrate into your team quickly, ramping up faster.
  • Cultural fit: Find talent who share your values and will add to your team.
  • Efficiency: Get them to do the repeatable tasks, so you and other senior members can focus on strategy.
  • Future potential: Discover people who will grow into leaders and advocates as your business becomes bigger.

Real Challenges Startups Face (and Realistic Solutions)

Challenge: "I don't have time to train them."

SolutionBuild resources once, then reuse. Record videos and create clear documents outlining processes and expectations.

Challenge: "They might leave soon."
Solution: If you're worried about this, set short-term contracts with clear conversion paths.

Challenge: "I'm not an HR expert."
Solution: You're not expected to be. Just treat your new hire like you'd like to be treated- it's that simple.

FAQs For Founders

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

Is it worth hiring early career talent when I'm still figuring out my product-market fit?

Yes! You can free up your time to focus on strategy, while your new hire works on repeatable or support tasks in the background.

How do I know if someone junior can handle startup chaos?

With Day One, you can see someone's strengths as part of their profile. Look for people with a natural drive and an ability to work alone. If they've got these, chances are they'll be able to handle it.

Should I offer equity?

If you're able to, it's a good idea to do so. Even small shares show commitment and can help your business compete with those offering larger salaries.

Want To Find Out More?

Book a demo with our friendly team to explore how we can support your startup hiring