Are you an employer looking for the right people to help your organisation not just survive, but thrive?
The qualifications landscape and job market are constantly changing, with some sectors struggling whilst others flourish. In this fast changing environment, it is now more important than ever for employers to not only understand the range of different qualifications that exist in Scotland and beyond, but also to recognise what that equivalent skills and experience might look like.
This is where the SCQF can help!
HOW DOES THE TOOL HELP EMPLOYERS?
For employers, the SCQF helps to determine the level of skill or competence required for a particular role when recruiting. Whilst there are jobs that do require specific qualifications, such as those in healthcare or engineering, many are broader in their requirements. Despite this, employers often ask for specific qualifications such as a degree or equivalent, or a particular number of Highers or equivalent.
The Know Your Level tool enables employers to level job roles to the SCQF and complements our SCQF Inclusive Recruiter programme.
By using SCQF levels in recruitment processes instead of specific qualifications, employers can significantly widen their pool of applicants, who may have a wealth of skills and experience, or alternative qualifications, at the required level. This allows employers to get the best range of suitable candidates for job roles. Ensuring that people are working at the right level and are fully utilising their skills also helps with employee morale and retention.
You can also use the pages to directly link from your job adverts so applicants will know if they have the relevant skills and experience level for the job
- This role would suit someone working at SCQF Level 6
- You will be educated to SCQF Level 8 or have relevant skills and experience in …
WHAT DO EMPLOYERS THINK?
Lorena Little, Business Director at YouthLink Scotland, says:
“This tool really helps us to uphold our values of equality and diversity at YouthLink Scotland. Finding the most suitable SCQF level and using this when recruiting allows more accessibility and inclusiveness to all candidates who apply for roles within our organisation.”
Seonaid Mann, Talent Acquisition, Fair Work and Equality, South of Scotland Enterprise, adds:
“I think this tool is extremely helpful and gives a level of clarity that was possibly missing before now. The ability to be able to link advertisements to the SCQF website is another really positive step that we will start using from now on. I also think that the way you have set out the representative competencies of job holders at each level will be extremely helpful when it comes to writing and evaluating job descriptions.”
HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE?
Try the tool on the SCQF website at https://scqf.org.uk/support/support-for-employers/know-your-level-job-roles/
Business leaders that would like to know more about understanding how using the SCQF in the recruitment process can help are encouraged to book a 1:1 session with our Employer Engagement Lead, Nicola Smith.
Contact us on 0141 225 2922 or email n.smith@scqf.org.uk
