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Recruitment Strategy: 8 Steps to Attract and Hire Graduates<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blog-template-sub-title\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--9);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--9);line-height:1.5\">\n    Ready to learn how to create a killer hiring and onboarding process for your graduate candidates? 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With such a large proportion of young people leaving their first role so quickly, it\u2019s never been more important to nail the <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/candidate-experience-checklist\/\">candidate experience<\/a> for graduate roles.\n\nWhen it comes to the recruitment and onboarding process for graduates, it\u2019s a ballgame of its own. Many of them are just starting out their career journey, so naturally, they\u2019ll have less experience compared to a senior candidate.\n\nThis means that you need to tailor your experience to accommodate their experience levels and focus on other life experiences they\u2019ve had, outside of a professional environment.\n\nAre you ready to hire our future leaders? Let\u2019s discover how you can find and attract the best.<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/create-account-hiring-essentials\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Create a free Hiring Essentials account\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29235 size-large\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/05\/Hiring-Essentials-Create-Free-Account-1024x714.png\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/05\/Hiring-Essentials-Create-Free-Account-1024x714.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/05\/Hiring-Essentials-Create-Free-Account-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/05\/Hiring-Essentials-Create-Free-Account-768x536.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/05\/Hiring-Essentials-Create-Free-Account-440x307.png 440w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/05\/Hiring-Essentials-Create-Free-Account.png 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-graduate-recruitment-strategies\">What are graduate recruitment strategies?<\/h2>\nGraduate recruitment strategies are the methods by which you capture the attention of bright young graduates and inspire them to apply for a position with your business!\n\nA graduate recruiting strategy needs to be thought about very differently from a classic recruitment strategy. Your applicants most likely won\u2019t have prior knowledge of applying for roles in the professional world, and they are generally looking for different things compared to a seasoned candidate.\n\nIt\u2019s also worth thinking about the dynamics of the new generation to create the right recruitment strategy. The majority of those currently exiting the tertiary education system are <strong>Gen Z<\/strong>. Born between 1996 and 2012, Forbes estimates that by 2025, Gen Z will make up 27% of the workforce.\n\n<h2 id=\"how-is-a-graduate-recruitment-process-different\">How is a graduate recruitment process different?<\/h2>\nEach part of your graduate recruitment <em>process<\/em> will be inspired by your graduate recruitment <em>strategy<\/em>. Think of your strategy as the core style and direction of your recruitment, and your <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/recruitment-process-guide\/\">process as the execution<\/a> of it.\n\nLooking for help with your graduate program instead? Download our free guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/graduate-program-guide\/\">how to create a graduate program<\/a>.\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-create-a-standout-graduate-recruitment-strategy\">How can I create a standout graduate recruitment strategy?<\/h2>\nSo, how can attract graduates and get them knocking at your door? These eight steps can get you started.\n<h3 id=\"1-know-what-new-graduates-want-from-work\">1. Know what new graduates want from work<\/h3>\nWhen it comes to the new generation, what are the most common professional priorities?\n\nOur <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/gen-z-in-the-workplace-report\/\">Gen Z at Work Report<\/a> found that young people are looking for a few key things\u2026\n<h4 id=\"a-solid-career-trajectory\">A solid career trajectory<\/h4>\nGraduates are coming out of university ready to start kicking career goals. If you can demonstrate that your company provides opportunities for learning and development, you\u2019ll have a competitive advantage immediately.\n<h4 id=\"work-life-balance\">Work-life balance<\/h4>\nTen years ago, the \u2018working environment\u2019 was all the rage. It was all about standing desks, pot-plants and free smoothies. Gen Z just isn\u2019t as fussed about all that.\n\nWhat Gen Z workers want is balance. Work-life balance means generous annual leave arrangements and reasonable clock-off hours. Gen Z workers, no matter how ambitious, don\u2019t want to be at their desk at 8pm. Companies which recognise the importance of work\/life balance will prove to be popular with Gen Z.\n<h4 id=\"mental-health-support\">Mental health support<\/h4>\nA workplace culture that supports mental health is far from a \u2018nice to have\u2019 for Gen Z, it\u2019s an expectation. 75% of Gen Z workers expect their employer to provide mental health tools or strategies. Whether that\u2019s something like an Employee Assistance Program, or providing mental health leave &#8211; show your commitment to mental and emotional wellbeing to attract graduate applicants.\n<h4 id=\"a-great-culture\">A great culture<\/h4>\nFor Gen Z, work isn\u2019t just a means to make ends meet. It\u2019s also an experience. 13% of Gen Z workers say that people and company culture is their top priority when considering a new job.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_20712\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20712\" style=\"width: 370px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"office party\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20712\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/OfficeParty-1.gif\" width=\"370\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20712\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Show your new applicants why your business is a fun place to work.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"2-make-connections-with-local-universities-and-colleges\">2. Make connections with local universities and colleges<\/h3>\nWhat\u2019s one of the best places to find graduate recruits? Go straight to the source.\n\nEstablishing relationships with local universities and colleges can help you directly access graduate talent. Many universities have careers advisors, who are always on the lookout for opportunities for students and graduates entering the workforce. They are also the ones who are likely to run careers fairs at their institution.\n\nRemember to look beyond the \u2018best schools\u2019 in your search. Top talent doesn\u2019t only exist at affluent universities, you can find high quality candidates at all kinds of institutions. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/unconscious-bias-in-recruitment\/\">overcoming bias<\/a> in recruitment processes.\n<h3 id=\"3-crafting-your-job-description-to-excite-graduates\">3. Crafting your job description to excite graduates<\/h3>\nWhen it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/job-description-template\/\">writing a job description<\/a> to excite graduates, there\u2019s a key formula to follow.\n<h4 id=\"use-a-highly-relevant-job-title\">Use a highly relevant job title<\/h4>\nYou need to <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/make-job-ads-stand-out\/\">make sure the job ad stands out<\/a> the moment an applicant spots it. Your title should explicitly state what the job is, mention the level and type of role and use terms that candidates would search for.\n<h4 id=\"highlight-exciting-perks\">Highlight exciting perks<\/h4>\nChances are, the graduates who have applied for your role have applied for dozens of others. You want to make sure your key selling points for the job role are clear, concise and get people excited at the thought of working for your company.\n\nShowcase the best things about the role such as; continued education and development opportunities, employee benefits; details about regular celebrations and whether you offer flexible or remote working.\n<h4 id=\"provide-a-succinct-job-summary\">Provide a succinct job summary<\/h4>\nA job summary is very important for making sure any potential candidates know exactly what they are applying for. Make sure you describe the basic purpose of the job and why the role is actually needed within the business, list the various duties included in that role and the job expectations.\n\nRemember, assume the candidate knows nothing about your job and explain it as clearly as possible.\n<h4 id=\"use-easy-to-understand-language\">Use easy-to-understand language<\/h4>\nWhen <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/ideal-job-ad-template\/\">writing a job ad<\/a> it\u2019s important not to get stuck on the details. Use simple language and a clear structure to help candidates understand the role and the business. Use bold subheadings to break your content up into clear themes which will help candidates to scan-read the ad.\n<h4 id=\"be-transparent\">Be transparent<\/h4>\nRecent graduates are some of the most marketing-savvy people out there today. They know sales-speak when they hear it. They value honesty and transparency. During the graduate hiring process, be honest about your expectations. Be honest about your offering, your salary package and the career growth you can offer them as their first employer.\n\nLooking for a smarter way to recruit? Try out <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/products\/applicant-tracking-system\/\">Hiring Essential, 91±¬ΑΟ&#8217;s ATS.<\/a>\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_20711\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20711\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"fellow kids\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20711\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/FellowKids-1.gif\" width=\"500\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20711\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Talk to graduates honestly, or you could risk this kind of situation.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"4-look-beyond-job-boards\">4. Look beyond job boards<\/h3>\nTo get started on your search, you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/how-to-advertise-job-openings\/\">post your job ad<\/a> where your target audience is actually looking. While you should cover all of the basics of job posting websites, you need to get a little more creative with platforms that they will use.\n\nIf you want to attract <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/talent-sourcing-strategies\/\">high quality candidates<\/a>, you\u2019ll need to make sure all of your bases are covered\u2026\n<h4 id=\"job-boards\">Job boards<\/h4>\nThe first port of call will always be job websites and boards. Whether it\u2019s Indeed, Monster, LinkedIn, Seek or Glassdoor. Look up the most popular sites in your country and make sure your job postings are on there.\n\nCheck out how you can maximise the impact of your <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/linkedin-company-page-best-practices-recruitment\/\">LinkedIn company page<\/a>.\n<h4 id=\"social-media\">Social media<\/h4>\nToday\u2019s graduates are part of the first generation to grow up with technology as the norm. If you want to reach them where they are, social media will be a big part of your strategy. However, think carefully about which platforms you target.\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.keg.com\/news\/is-gen-z-still-on-facebook-social-media-tips-for-university-recruiters#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20Gen%20Z%20is,decided%20to%20stop%20using%20Facebook.\">Polls show that 30%<\/a> of Gen Z have decided to stop using Facebook, so you might have better luck showing off your employer brand and company culture on TikTok, Instagram or Twitter.\n<h4 id=\"university-notice-boards\">University notice boards<\/h4>\nHere\u2019s where those local contacts will come in handy! Don\u2019t discount the humble campus notice board &#8211; they\u2019re usually located in places that receive lots of foot traffic and consequently, lots of graduate eyes.\n\nEvery ad is an opportunity to showcase your <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/employer-branding\/\">employer brand<\/a>, make sure that your flyer is colourful and eye-catching.\n<h4 id=\"your-careers-page\">Your careers page<\/h4>\nIt may not be the first place where the best talent start their job search, but graduates will definitely visit your website if they\u2019re interested in working for you. Make sure that it looks good, is easy to use, and has lots of details about the company perks.\n<h3 id=\"5-design-your-interview-process-for-graduate-hires\">5. Design your interview process for graduate hires<\/h3>\nWhen engaging with graduates, your interview process is going to look very different to that of a C-level executive, or even someone with a few years of experience.\n\nGraduates are just starting their career journey in their specific field, so it\u2019s important you change the process to suit their experience. The last thing you want to do is ask extremely technical questions and make them feel like fish out of water!\n<h4 id=\"consider-interview-rounds-and-team-members\">Consider interview rounds and team members<\/h4>\nDepending on the size of your organisation, you may opt for multiple rounds of interviews. This may be due to schedule conflicts or simply because you don\u2019t want to overwhelm your candidates with a panel-style interview process.\n\nFor a graduate interview, we suggest having one <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/interview-red-flags\/\">screening call over the phone<\/a>. This can be with a talent acquisition manager and a chance for both parties to learn more about what they are looking to get out of the experience.\n<h4 id=\"have-a-list-of-non-technical-questions-prepared\">Have a list of non-technical questions prepared<\/h4>\nWhen meeting with junior candidates, it\u2019s not about their work experience. While you want to learn about what skills they have and any work experience, it\u2019s about finding out who they are and if they have the drive and determination to fill the role. Instead of focusing on technical and specific skill questions, you should make them more personalised.\n\nSome good interview questions you can ask your graduate candidates include:\n<ul>\n<li>How did you get into [the area they\u2019re interviewing for]? Tell me what inspired you to take this path?<\/li>\n<li>What was your favourite project or unit when you were studying?<\/li>\n<li>Can you tell me about a time when you showed determination and leadership?<\/li>\n<li>What resources do you use to enhance your skills you\u2019ve learnt from your education?<\/li>\n<li>Tell me about a time when you\u2019ve made a mistake. What did you learn from it?<\/li>\n<li>Where do you see yourself in five years?<\/li>\n<li>What drew you to this position and made you want to apply?<\/li>\n<li>Tell us about a time where you\u2019ve had to take complete ownership over something. How did it go?<\/li>\n<li>Can you tell us about a time when you found it difficult to work with someone. What happened and how did you resolve it?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"6-design-a-simple-task\">6. Design a simple task<\/h3>\nTasks can be an essential part of the screening process, and they are a great way to identify a candidate\u2019s skills &#8211; especially when they don\u2019t have any demonstrable experience. Let\u2019s take a look at two examples for junior positions.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_20710\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20710\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"woman cheering\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20710\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Skills-1.gif\" width=\"500\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20710\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Cheer them on as they showcase their skills.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"example-task-for-a-junior-content-marketing-coordinator\">Example task for a Junior Content Marketing Coordinator<\/h4>\nContent marketing requires writing \u2013 and a lot of it. Creating a task for your final candidates can help define the strongest writer. This could involve writing a blog post about your industry and creating a social media post to go with it.\n\nYou want to make sure your candidate can nail your tone of voice and effectively communicate what it is they have to say.\n<h4 id=\"example-task-for-a-junior-designer\">Example task for a Junior Designer<\/h4>\nMore often than not, designers will already have submitted their portfolio containing the work they completed whilst studying. This can make it a lot easier when it comes to narrowing down candidates. However, you may ask your candidates to complete a task to see how they adapt to your brand. To gauge their design style, you could ask your candidates to design a series of social media ads for your brand.\n\nRemember, you\u2019re not looking for perfection here, but rather potential and passion. You can train them up to be everything you need and more!\n<h3 id=\"7-create-a-beginner-friendly-onboarding-experience\">7. Create a beginner-friendly onboarding experience<\/h3>\nOnboarding graduate employees should be handled a little bit different to those who have years of experience.\n\nYou want to make them feel comfortable and not overwhelm them on the very first day. Before they start you\u2019ll need to ensure that their contract, policies and paperwork are all up to scratch. Then when they do start, there should be a proper induction plan in place to ease them into the business, especially if this is their first full-time role.\n\nWe all know that first impressions count \u2013 and we mean it! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/finance\/jobs\/11045445\/Why-do-1-in-4-graduates-quit-within-a-year-of-starting-work.html\">Research<\/a> has shown that graduates are more likely to change roles in their first year. However, if you give them a great first day, they\u2019ll be more likely to stick around and help your business grow.\n\nWhether it\u2019s yourself, or your human resources team, make sure everything is set up to give your new grads an experience to remember. You always remember the first day you start a new job, and those memories are especially clear if things don\u2019t go smoothly.\n\nMake sure that when your new graduate\u2019s first day comes to an end, they know they\u2019ve made the right decision in becoming part of your business.\n\nLearn more about what makes a <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/employee-onboarding-guide\/\">fantastic onboarding experience<\/a> for people at all levels of your business.\n<h3 id=\"8-ask-for-referrals\">8. Ask for referrals<\/h3>\nWhen your new graduate is up-and-running in their new role and kicking goals, it could be time to ask for referrals.\n\nWho better to talk to other graduates or students than a recent graduate themself? They likely have friends and acquaintances that will also soon be entering the workforce. If you can get them to become an advocate for your business, their influence could be invaluable.\n\nRemember to offer an <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/employee-referral-program\/\">incentivised referral program<\/a> for the best results!\n<h2 id=\"recruit-graduates-and-nurture-future-leaders\">Recruit graduates and nurture future leaders<\/h2>\nWhen you hire university and college graduates, you\u2019re supporting the next generation of leaders. 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