GetMyFirstJob

Operating under the brands TheTalentPeople and GetMyFirstJob, this social enterprise functions as a key facilitator in the early careers market. The company was founded by David Allison and its initial platform, GetMyFirstJob, was launched in 2014 to address inefficiencies in the apprenticeship recruitment landscape. Allison, now the CEO, was motivated by his prior experience in corporate learning and development, where he identified a fundamental disconnect between talented young people and suitable career opportunities. The firm is backed by investors including Nesta, City & Guilds, and UnLtd, who support its social mission.

The business model centers on connecting young individuals with employers, training providers, and government entities to create inclusive talent pipelines. For young people, the GetMyFirstJob platform is a comprehensive resource for discovering and applying for apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships, work placements, and graduate schemes. It provides tools to help them make informed career decisions, challenging stereotypes around apprenticeships. The platform has registered over 1.1 million users, who have submitted more than 2.24 million applications. For its clients—which include over 800 employers, colleges, and training providers—the company offers a suite of services to attract, engage, and select early talent. Revenue is generated through these recruitment and marketing services provided to organizations. While Getmyfirstjob Ltd was incorporated in 2008, the main platform launch and investment from Nesta occurred in 2014, marking the start of its significant operations.

The company's core service is delivered through its proprietary technology platforms. GetMyFirstJob was developed as the first candidate management system specifically for early careers, streamlining workflows for recruiters and standardizing interview processes. This technology enables employers and training providers to proactively search for candidates, significantly reducing the time it takes to fill vacancies. In addition to the job board, the company has developed tools like a video interview platform and the 'Career Copilot' to further support the recruitment process. A key part of its social impact is measured through a 'Theory of Change' model established with Nesta, which evaluates how many individuals make better career decisions and how many opportunities are filled as a result.

Keywords: early careers recruitment, apprenticeships, social enterprise, youth employment, talent acquisition, candidate management system, training providers, skills development, work placements, graduate schemes, degree apprenticeships, career guidance, talent pipeline, social mobility, employer branding, youth marketing, recruitment technology, entry-level jobs, diversity and inclusion, workforce development