TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– This article explores how strengths-based recruitment is enabling graduate recruiters to engage, attract and select the best talent. Drawing from the example of major graduate recruiter, Ernst & Young, it shows how strengths assessment can be used at each stage of the recruitment and selection process. Design/methodology/approach– Strengths-based recruitment is focused on assessing candidates in relation to their performance and motivation. It identifies what people do well and enjoy doing, relative to the requirements and job-fit of the prospective employer. Strengths are also assessed online as part of a front-end screening process through the situational strengths test. This assesses the strengths candidates have, together with how they would use those strengths in a range of scenarios and situations they would be likely to experience in the role. Findings– Strengths-based recruitment and the Situational Strengths Test engage candidates by providing them with a realistic job preview of the role. They help candidates to make informed decisions about their own fit with the role. They help organizations to select the candidates who match their requirements more effectively from those who do not, delivering better outcomes for candidates and employers. Originality/value– Strengths-based recruitment is an engaging recruitment approach that appeals to the Generation Y of current graduates who are focused on the opportunity to use their strengths at work. Ernst & Young has seen improved candidate experience, enhanced business engagement, and better selection outcomes through its use of strengths-based recruitment.
VL  - 12
IS  - 6
SN  - 1475-4398
DO  - 10.1108/SHR-05-2013-0050
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/SHR-05-2013-0050
AU  - Linley Alex
AU  - Garcea Nicky
PY  - 2013
Y1  - 2013/01/01
TI  - Engaging graduates to recruit the best
T2  - Strategic HR Review
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 297
EP  - 301
Y2  - 2024/04/24
ER  -