Recruitment

Recruitment

The University of Winchester has a dedicated jobs intranet site for placements, graduate jobs and internships; CareerConnect (www.winchester.jobteaser.com). You will be able to post your vacancy free of charge on CareerConnect for thousands of students to view.

Using CareerConnect will:

Enable students to click through to your company website Promote brand awareness of your company and recruitment process Allow the students to receive up-to-date job alerts as soon as new opportunities are posted. If you would like to advertise a placement, part-time or graduate role, please contact our team on workplacements@winchester.ac.uk We simply require a job description and proof of health of safety policy for any opportunities you wish to advertise through our service. We will ensure that your vacancy is promoted to the appropriate students and course staff. Once you have received your applications or shortlist, then please arrange to interview the candidates in accordance with your own practices.

Pay

Whilst not a legal requirement for placements if it is part of their course, the majority of students receive an industry appropriate salary. We find that employers receive noticeably more applications if they advertise a salary or hourly payment with the job description.

Equality, diversity and recruitment of disabled students

The University’s Equal Opportunities Policy will apply to employers providing placements. The University will continue to be compliant with elements of GDPR. It is unlawful for any employer to discriminate against a disabled person when choosing someone for a job, considering people for promotion, dismissal or redundancy. You can access further information through the Equality and Human Rights Commission website www.equalityhumanrights.com

‘Many recruiters consider that hiring candidates who have proven their abilities during a placement to be a more reliable way of employing graduates’

High Fliers 2018