At Hays, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair, consistent and focused on helping every candidate be their best. We also use technology – including an application tracking system and skill-based assessments which is supported through artificial intelligence (AI) to help us thoughtfully and responsibly enhance the recruitment experience, while ensuring that responsibility for the hiring outcome always sits with a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
Our recruitment process
While the exact steps may vary depending on the role and level, our recruitment process typically includes the following stages:
1. Application You apply online by submitting your CV and relevant details through our careers site.
2. Assessment For our Emerging candidates you will complete a skill-based assessment which is tailored to the role you are applying for. This step provides you with an opportunity to complete day-to-day tasks of the role you are applying for.
3. Initial review A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews your application to understand your experience, skills and alignment with the role.
4. Interview and assessment Depending on the role, this may include:
Our recruitment process
While the exact steps may vary depending on the role and level, our recruitment process typically includes the following stages:
1. Application You apply online by submitting your CV and relevant details through our careers site.
2. Assessment For our Emerging candidates you will complete a skill-based assessment which is tailored to the role you are applying for. This step provides you with an opportunity to complete day-to-day tasks of the role you are applying for.
3. Initial review A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews your application to understand your experience, skills and alignment with the role.
4. Interview and assessment Depending on the role, this may include:
- A phone or video conversation with a Talent Acquisition Partner
- Structured interviews focused on skills, experience and values
- Role-related tasks or assessments designed to reflect real aspects of the job
These steps help us assess capability in a consistent and objective way.
5. Further interviews For some roles, you may meet with hiring managers or senior leaders to explore role fit, team alignment and future potential.
6. References and offer Candidates will be asked to provide references. Successful candidates will then receive an offer, and all candidates are provided with feedback wherever possible
5. Further interviews For some roles, you may meet with hiring managers or senior leaders to explore role fit, team alignment and future potential.
6. References and offer Candidates will be asked to provide references. Successful candidates will then receive an offer, and all candidates are provided with feedback wherever possible
