Benefits of hiring a Graduate
Expanding your team with the addition of a graduate can be highly beneficial for your business for various reasons. If you are looking for a more technically advanced mind-set, a more diverse approach to problem solving, less time exploring external hires and more time invested in your workforce as well as a proven ability to improve your overall company’s economy. We have four key reasons why you should consider a graduate when you’re next in the market to grow your team:
They are a proven return on investment
Graduates provide a huge contribution to the UK’s economy, through their diverse knowledge and different skill sets. They can aid in filling those skill gaps your business has, bringing fresh perspective and expertise. They have contributed approximately £1 billion of added value on an annual basis, meaning their ideas make a difference to your bottom line.
They grow with you
A graduate can grow with your business through support and a clear onboarding plan paired with training and development. In the hopes you can develop them into more managerial/senior positions as your business grows, your Graduate grows with you!
Solid business skills
Studying is something graduates have been doing for years prior to their first career opportunity, therefore they already have those fundamental business skills needed for your company. They will have developed key transferable skills such as, written and oral communication, problem-solving, presentation, organisation and data analysis. If you need a tech graduate, they should have up-to-date specialist and/or technical skills gained from studies.
Fresh perspectives
Graduates bring diverse and new perspectives, with a wide knowledge of technology and trends. This is something that will prove valuable as technology continues to revolutionise every industry. Recruiting graduates can also increase the diversity within your team.
Nicholas Associates has a specialist division with experts placing the very best graduate talent into roles throughout the UK. With over 45 years’ experience in recruitment, you can be sure you’re in reliable hands. You can get in touch with our graduate recruitment experts by calling 0114 3240041 or email Managing Consultant marc.cooper@nicholasassociates.co.uk
