There are a number of reasons to think that traditional selection methods, which typically focus on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Attributes (KSA's), are less than ideal when it comes to recruiting Apprentices. Many young people have no idea what they want to do or what they might be good at, and even more find it difficult to explain (or even understand) their strengths and development needs relative to the workplace. Further, with Apprenticeships in high demand, there is a significant risk that young people will apply for opportunities 'shotgun-style' rather than being selective. The selection process is a genuine challenge for employers.

There are also dangers for applicants. Even the best, 'high-integrity' employer runs the risk of disappointing a bank of unsuccessful candidates, simply by rejecting them without explanation. In effect, the young person is left to pick up the pieces and wonder why. Do we not have a responsibility to help them on their journey?

So what if we could kill two birds...?

What if - simultaneously - we could raise our understanding of the young person's 'fit' for the position and provide them with some valuable Careers' Advice? Surely that would be an enormous and positive step in the right direction?

Because Apprenticeships are well-defined, it is possible to map psychological constructs against ideal requirements for the role. Indeed, Psytech International have been doing precisely that for the last two years. Which means that we are now in a position to offer a psychometric solution that goes a long way to meeting the employer's needs and offering the young person some valuable, constructive feedback to help their future development.

The measures included in the assessment battery make it a comprehensive solution. They include evaluations of:

Career Interests

Work Needs

Financial Motivation

General Mental Ability.

It's a solution which is thorough, robust, cost-effective and fair. It benefits everyone.

If you would like to know more about it - the background, how it functions, the benefits and costs - please get in touch. I will send you a full pdf by return.

Thanks for reading!