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Preparing Your New Hires for Work
Building Practical Skills for Your New Hires Throughout the Post-offer Period
Preparing and Engaging your New Hires
For Early Career hires preparing to join a new organisation, soft skills development is as critical as technical or academic knowledge. Soft skills are the bridge that ensures their effective application in real-world scenarios.
These skills empower graduates to collaborate effectively, adapt to diverse teams, and build relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. Employers increasingly value candidates who go above and beyond to contribute to a positive work culture, navigate challenges with resilience, and lead with empathy.
Investing in soft skills development ahead of employment is a proactive step that can set your new trainees apart, equipping them with the confidence and versatility to thrive in any professional setting. Employers that prioritise hiring graduates with a strong foundation in soft skills are also more likely to see long-term benefits, including improved collaboration, innovation, resilience, and leadership potential.
At Amberjack, we can help prepare individuals for the transition to work so that they feel confident and able to perform at their best once they join. The post offer and pre joining window is the perfect time to start the development journey and offers multiple benefits for both employers and candidates:
Build a positive Employer Brand
Reduce reneges
Increase engagement and collaboration
Support new hires to be work ready
Align with internal frameworks
Engaging with Gen Z
We have a deep understanding of the support Gen Z need BEFORE they join any organisation and embark on their career, as well as DURING their intern, apprentice or graduate programme.
Through our expertise in the attraction & recruitment space we understand what businesses are looking for and what expectations they have of their Early Talent cohorts. We align what individuals need with what organisations are looking for to create highly engaging, immersive and impactful Development programmes.
Did you know…?
- 59% of Gen Z are concerned about having relevant skills & experience
- 42% of Gen Z are concerned about meeting expectations
Supporting Gen Z with the transition to work life will help to alleviate these concerns and increase confidence.
Customisable Workshops and Webinars
Personal Brand
This engaging and interactive workshop is designed for individuals in the early stages of their careers to uncover and define their unique personal brand. Participants will explore the significance of discovering their “WHY” – the core purpose and values that drive their professional journey – and learn how aligning with this purpose enhances their authenticity. The session provides practical strategies for maintaining authenticity while maximizing their impact in the workplace. Through reflection, group discussion and actionable takeaways, attendees will gain valuable insights into building a meaningful and sustainable professional identity that sets them apart and supports their long-term career goals.
Business Etiquette
This workshop focuses on the importance of respect, consideration, and professionalism in building a strong professional reputation. Designed for early-career individuals, it provides practical tools for navigating workplace interactions with confidence. Participants will enhance their personal brand and develop professional confidence, gaining insights and strategies to succeed even before their first day on the job.
Growth Mindset and Imposter Syndrome
Empower your early talent to unlock their full potential by cultivating a growth mindset and overcoming the limitations of imposter syndrome. This workshop explores how to reframe failures as valuable learning opportunities, embrace challenges as stepping stones to success, and build the confidence needed to thrive in the workplace. Participants will gain practical strategies to shift their perspective, tackle self-doubt, and approach obstacles with resilience and purpose. This session equips attendees with the tools to confidently navigate their career journey and achieve personal and professional growth.
Transition to Work Life
Navigate the shift to work life with confidence and ease! This workshop is designed to help early-career professionals successfully transition into the workplace by offering practical strategies for managing stress and maintaining work-life balance. Participants will explore techniques for recovering energy, staying motivated, and fostering a positive mindset amidst new challenges. Through interactive discussions and actionable tools, this session empowers early talent to show up as their best self, setting the foundation for a fulfilling and sustainable career journey.
Our Clients
ScottishPower
The interactive, Scottish Power tailored, virtual sessions were accompanied by postworkshop resources for embedded learning and our Development Passport. This personalised resource hub full of organisational information, introductions, and knowledge, is critical to keeping cohorts engaged before they join.
Network Rail
Similarly, Network Rail also wanted to run ‘keep warm’ workshops for their new talent. For a cohort of 245, Amberjack delivered 12 workshops for 3 topics across 4 groups to ensure everyone had adequate access and could engage with the content and activities.
Topics included personal brand, business etiquette, and growth mindset & accountability, and were personalised to the Network Rail values and behavioural competencies to help provide talent with a good knowledge of expectations as they move into their new roles with the organisation. Included in Network Rail’s package was also the use of the Development Passport to extend the learning post-workshop and equip hires with everything they need.
