Red Hot Talent

Many SMEs see the benefit of taking a student on work experience, but are unsure how to go about it, or indeed what their options are. Others assume that taking on a student is too time-consuming and of little benefit to their business. This guide aims to help SMEs overcome these issues.

It's user-friendly application minimises the time required by the employer to provide a positive experience for both parties.

Written by Berni Dickinson, a freelance consultant who has worked extensively with SMEs on recruitment and development of graduates in the workplace, the guide raises awareness for the potential of recruiting students and graduates. It also enables SMEs to develop better links with their local universities, which could lead to co-operation with a range of departments and thus to other forms of knowledge transfer.

Additional input comes from Sarah Gibbons, Development Officer at the Centre for Career Development at the University of Nottingham and Liz Rhodes, MBE, Director of the National Council for Work Experience.

The Guide walks you through the various options available when looking to take students into your business. It also covers the recruitment and selection process, as well as good practice once the student is in place.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

• Why use this guide
• What is on this guide
• Options for using students

Part 1. Finding the right student

• Drafting a job description

• Drafting a person specification

• Advertising the vacancy

• Selecting the student

• Preparing for the interview

• The interview and next stage

• Contracts of employment

Part 2. Making the most of the students

• Induction

• Agreeing goals and objectives

• Reviewing progress and performance

Part 3. Managing projects

• Planning the project

• Drafting a project specification

• Recruiting a student

• Managing the student

• Final project review

Part 4. Complying with the law

Part 5. Templates and tools

• Project specification

• Outline project plan

• Vacancy registration form