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Posted by Emily Hill on 10 December 2024
UK Power Networks, the largest electricity distribution network in the UK, has appointed ThriveMap to elevate its recruitment process for emerging talent and career changers. This collaboration focuses on bespoke pre-hire assessments designed to improve candidate experience, boost retention, and ensure highly accurate hiring decisions.
Recruiting for vital roles like Cable Jointers, Overhead Linespeople, and Electrical Fitters demands more than technical skills. Success in these roles hinges on resilience, a strong safety-first mindset, and the ability to excel in challenging environments.
However, traditional assessments fell short. They neither captured the unique demands nor the rewards of these critical positions, leaving candidates unable to fully visualise themselves thriving in the role. This also left hiring teams without the tools to confidently assess candidates’ suitability for these vital positions.
ThriveMap is developing two bespoke Realistic Job Assessments (RJAs):
These RJAs will replace traditional Situational Judgement Tests (SJTs), immersing candidates in realistic job scenarios to give them a true understanding of the role expectations.
ThriveMap’s RJAs will bring the roles to life, offering:
The new assessments will deliver:
UK Power Networks is taking proactive steps to future-proof its workforce, prioritising innovation and excellence in its recruitment process.
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