Mitie leverages ThriveMap’s Realistic Job Assessments to recruit Prison Correction Officers

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Posted by Emily Hill on 4 September 2024

Mitie, one of the UK’s leading facilities management and service providers, has appointed ThriveMap to design and build a bespoke Realistic Job Assessment to support the need to rapidly fill a large number of Prison Correction Officers within HM Prison Service.

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The challenge: High-volume recruitment with precision

The role of a Prison Correction Officer demands a unique blend of skills, traits, and resilience. With the need to rapidly fill a large number of these critical positions, Mitie faced the challenge of not only sourcing candidates quickly but also ensuring they possessed the specific attributes essential for success in such a demanding environment.

Why Realistic Job Assessments?

Traditional hiring methods often fall short when it comes to predicting job performance, especially in roles that demand a specific set of skills, like those in correctional facilities. ThriveMap’s Realistic Job Assessments provide a solution that goes beyond standard recruitment processes. These assessments simulate real job scenarios, giving candidates a true sense of what the role entails and allowing recruiters to gauge how well candidates’ skills and traits align with the job’s demands.

Implementation and impact

By integrating ThriveMap’s Realistic Job Assessments into their recruitment process, Mitie will streamline the selection of the workforce.

The assessments will provide valuable insights into candidates’ abilities to handle the pressures and responsibilities of the role. This not only accelerates the hiring process but also improves the likelihood of long-term job performance and satisfaction.

Next steps

By embracing innovative tools and methods, Mitie ensures that they are not only meeting immediate staffing needs but also setting a new standard for hiring excellence.

Get a demo of our skills-based hiring tools here.

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