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September is here, and we’re kicking off the season with plenty to explore. From upcoming events, to the launch of Season 2 of the Talent Download podcast, there’s no shortage of fresh ideas and conversations to get stuck into.
You’ll also find our latest insights article, packed with practical advice and thought-provoking perspectives to help you attract, assess and retain great talent. We hope you enjoy this month’s edition of the Talent Digest:
Latest Insights
Why You Should Be Thinking of Assessment as an Extension of Your Attraction
Competition for talent doesn’t end when an offer is made, nor does it start when a candidate begins your assessment process. Every interaction an individual has with your organisation, from their first impression through to their first day and beyond, shapes how they feel about joining and staying.
Amberjack’s Head of Assessment Martin Kavanagh looks at why organisations that create the strongest candidate experiences are often those that treat assessment design and employer brand as part of the same conversation.
Upcoming Events
Amberjack Insights 2026 – Employer & Candidate Trends 🖥️
Interactive Launch webinar, with Q&A
Thursday 17th September | 12:30pm – 1:30pm – Online
Join us for the launch of Amberjack’s annual insights report, exploring the latest employer and candidate trends. Benchmark your strategy against the market, and discover what’s shaping the future of early careers recruitment.
Drawing on employer research, candidate data and real-world recruitment campaigns, our experts will share the key findings from the report, practical recommendations, and emerging trends that will help you attract, assess and retain early talent more effectively.
The Future of Immersive Early Careers Experiences 👭
An exclusive co-creation event with Amberjack & Fourth Wall
Tuesday 24th November | 12:15pm – 4:00pm – London
You are invited to join Amberjack and FourthWall for an exclusive, interactive event where we’ll explore what’s truly possible across the entire Early Careers journey, and help shape the next generation of immersive learning solutions.
This isn’t a product demonstration. It’s an opportunity to collaborate with peers, share ideas and influence how immersive experiences are designed to solve the real challenges facing Early Careers teams today.
Podcast
Gen Z Careers, AI & Democratising Experience with Sam Hyams – Springpod
Series 2 of our Talent Download podcast kicked off with Sam Hyams, CEO of virtual work experience provider Springpod, unpacking this year’s Gen Z careers report, covering youth unemployment, cost of living pressures, and how AI is reshaping early careers.
Together with host Darren Lancaster, they explore:
– Why two in three young people still leave school with no work experience
– Inside the Gen Z careers report – 1-in-3 13-year-olds are already stressed about their future
– Why 82% of young people want careers presented “warts and all,” not polished
You can watch the conversation in full below:
Share Your Experiences for a Chance to Win Prizes
Our Early Careers Employer Insights Survey 2026 is ending shrotly. This research explores the trends and challenges faced by those working in talent acquisition, plus analysis from 215,000+ candidates to provide an in-depth look at the Early Talent landscape.
The survey takes around 10-15 minutes to complete. Individuals who complete the survey on behalf of employers will be sent the full report upon its release in September.
As a thanks for participating, completed surveys will be entered into our prize draw to win one of the below prizes on offer:
🛍️ 1 x £250 Amazon Voucher
🍔 4 x £50 Just Eat Voucher
If you have any projects that you need support with, or if you’d like to discuss any of the topics covered above further, then do not hesitate to reach out.
