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The Tech Talent Bridge

Day One has partnered with TechSkills to create the Tech Talent Bridge initiative. With graduate applications reaching record levels (140 applications per role in 2024) finding the right candidate can feel overwhelming.

As part of the The Tech Talent Bridge initiative, the Day One platform takes the guesswork out of hiring by matching pre-assessed candidates to roles using AI-led assessments and structured interviews, putting skills first.

Supported by the TechSkills Employer Network, including Amazon Web Services, IBM, and BT, the platform champions inclusive, skills-first hiring and helps SMEs bridge the UK’s tech skills gap.

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How It Works

Connecting employers with verified talent

Candidates on the Day One Platform undergo a series of comprehensive assessments designed to evaluate their strengths, technical skills, and overall profile. Here’s a breakdown of each assessment that candidates undergo before matching

Strengthscope

Strengthscope® 7 Prominent Strength Assessment

  • Identifies the candidate's top seven strengths
  • Helps candidates understand their unique capabilities and how they work best
  • Provides insights into areas for personal and professional development.
Day one Assessment

Day One Assessment

  • Evaluates the candidate's proficiency in digital and technical skills. Matches only show with those that pass the 80% competency rating
  • Includes practical tasks and scenarios to test real-world application. Candidates access a ‘skills lab’ on a live server to test their digital skills
  • Assesses knowledge in areas such as Word, Excel, Co-Pilot AI, Powerpoint and more
Profile Assessment

Profile Assessment: Essence and Value

  • Creates a comprehensive profile of the candidate, including their core essence and values.
  • Helps candidates articulate their personal brand and what they stand for.
  • Provides a holistic view of the candidate's personality and professional ethos.
AI Interview

AI Interview

  • Conducts an AI-driven interview that is transcribed for review
  • Offers coaching and support to candidates based on their responses.
  • Provides employers with an overview of the candidate's communication skills and suitability for roles.

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What are industry leaders saying?

“Oversubscription at large employers shouldn’t mean missed opportunities elsewhere. Tech Talent Bridge helps connect growing businesses with exceptional candidates who can make an immediate impact.”

Jenny Taylor MBE

Early Professional Leader, IBM UK

“This initiative is an important step towards building a more sustainable and inclusive tech ecosystem in the UK. By helping SMEs reach qualified candidates, we can strengthen the overall digital economy.”

Abbie Savage

Apprenticeship Talent Acquisition, Amazon

“We believe in fresh perspectives, and this initiative with techskills and Day One is a powerful step toward building a more inclusive and dynamic tech workforce across the industry.”

Liz Kingston

Senior Manager, Enabling Functions, Talent Acquisition, BT Group

“Many promising candidates are being overlooked simply because of the way traditional recruitment works. Tech Talent Bridge enables employers of all sizes to tap into a wider talent pool, with candidates assessed on skills and potential rather than background. This helps SMEs recruit faster and more effectively, while giving early-career applicants a fairer route into the tech sector.”

Rachel King

Partnership Development Director, TechSkills

“By combining Day One’s recruitment expertise with TechSkills’ extensive employer network, we’ve created a platform that makes it easier for SMEs to find the people they need to grow. This is about making high-quality talent accessible to all employers, not just the largest ones.”

Ricky Doyle

CEO, Day One

Read More About the Launch
Exciting news! Tech Talent Bridge is here to help SMEs access the same verified tech talent relied on by industry leaders, like Amazon, IBM, Sage & BT.

Learn more about how it works and what it means for your business.

 

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