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Transitions London CIC Engineering sector and refugee engineers

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Best Practice Employer Engagement

2011-2016: 48% skilled jobs. (75 of 157 candidates)

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Candidate challenges•Career gap/ references

•Self confidence

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Challenges for employers

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Example Success stories

Electrical Design Engineer •Consultant

•9 Engineers

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Engagement

•Leadership decision making •In house business case preparation•Direct contact with candidate applicants. Eg Workshop/s•Induction for staff & candidates •Clear roles and supervision•Buddying •Reviewing• = standard hiring decision-making processes

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Thank you.

Sheila Heard, Managing director Transitions London CIC

www.transitions-london.co.ukenquiries@transitions-london.co.uk

Tel 020 8642 4431

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