Using Technology, Strengths and Values to Recruit Millennial Graduates

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1 Using Technology, Strengths and Values to Recruit Millennial Graduates Kate Croucher University Relationship Manager Suzanne Smith Graduate Recruitment and University Partnerships Follow #FDMCareers

2 Aims and Objectives To understand the benefits of video interviews To gain an insight into strength based interview questions Looking at the importance of values and diversity FDM Group Recruitment Results Page 2

3 About FDM Who are we? Professional services provider with a focus on IT 10+ centres around the world 6 Academies in the UK, USA, Canada and Germany What do we do? Employ graduates and ex-forces personnel on a permanent contract Equip you with essential skills and competencies to succeed as an FDM Consultant Place you with prestigious clients in multiple industries How can we help your career? Extend your academic knowledge with employment Valuable experience Competitive edge and future opportunities A foot in the door with world-renowned companies Page 3

4 FDM Consultant Journey Page 4

5 Over 160 global clients: from investment banks to the public sector Aviva Group Services Ireland Limited AXA UK Plc BAE Systems Bank Of America Merrill Lynch Barclays BNP Paribas BP International Ltd British Airways Plc Met Office British Sky Broadcasting Ltd Credit Suisse Financial Times Limited Wincor Nixdorf Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency Hitachi Consulting UK Royal Mail Home Office HSBC Investment Bank Plc Capital One Services LLC Lloyds Banking Group Worldpay (UK) Limited Liverpool Victoria Trustpay Global Nationwide Building Society Save the Children Cancer Research UK HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) National Grid The Cooperative Group DWP - Department for Work and Pensions NTT Data UK Royal Bank of Scotland UBS Virgin Media Virgin Money Yorkshire Building Society Page 5

6 FDM recruitment process Online application 33, Start Initial screening 20,092 1,518 Offer Video interview 4,500 Assessment centre 3,189 Page 6

7 Video Interviews Discussion: FDM Video Interview Process Benefits: - Less time consuming can be watched and assessed at any time - Provides a good simulation of a face to face interview but is more cost effective than face to face and telephone interviews - Enables a recruiter to assess candidates professionalism Benefits to the Candidate: - More flexible record answers at any time - Objective - all candidates are asked the same questions and go through the same process - Provides good preparation for the next stages recruitment stages Page 7

8 Strength Based Interview Questions Based on positive psychology everyone has strengths they are born with and by identifying what they are, candidates should enjoy their role more and perform better - Allows candidates to show passions and interests (can be important with technical candidates) - Gives additional insight and depth to interview - Less rehearsed that competency based questions - Beneficial for new graduates who may have less experience in field - Scope to look for company values within responses Examples: What things give you energy? Describe a successful day you have had. When did you achieve something you were really proud of? Page 8

9 FDM Values and Diversity Page 9

10 Graduate Consultant Profile Page 10

11 TARGETjobs National Diversity Recruitment Award Winner Page 11

12 FDM in recruited to Graduate Programme 52% Technical, 48% Business New offices opened in Leeds and Glasgow Became a PLC with pre-tax profits of 29.4 million GBP Summer internship and sandwich placement programmes launched Peer mentoring programme launched Page 12

13 FDM in 2015 Page 13

14 New developments in assessment Video interviews Gamification in tests Immersive assessment centre activities Candidate feedback and biometrics Algorithmic assessment Page 14

15 New developments at FDM New programmes in Risk and Compliance, Business Intelligence and Back to Business Widening reach across universities (faculties and central services) Curriculum input sponsored industry projects Input to employability boards and industry panels Relevant societies and competitions Proactive reach out to recent graduates Guaranteed number of offers to top university partners Page 15

16 Questions? Page 16