Our inclusive platform welcomes anyone looking for entry-level positions: school leavers, graduates and career-changers. Whoever you are, you're welcome at Pollen!

Once you log into the platform, you'll be asked to complete your profile. There's no CV involved in this step. Setting up your profile will include a behavioural quiz (there's no right or wrong answer!), some open-ended questions to get to know you, as well as some practical stuff so we can match you to the right opportunities.

All of this information is used in accordance with our privacy policy.

Please note to apply to Pollen-exclusive roles, you will need to complete your profile.

There have been several models of colour-based behavioural assessments developed by different individuals and organisations over the last century. These models use colour to represent different personality traits or styles, and can be used to assess individual behaviour and communication styles.

Personality type is an important factor to consider when selecting a career. Different personality types can have different advantages and disadvantages when it comes to certain career paths. For example, an people-led person may be better suited to a career in sales or customer service, while a task-led person may have an easier time working on their own in a research or analytical role. It is important to understand your own personality type and how it can affect your career choices.

Understanding the various personality types can also help employers make the best hiring decisions for their team.

Our ambition is to change the way in which entry-level job seekers find a career that’s right for them. We believe the outdated methods of finding a job unfairly expect you to know what you want to do and how to go about finding opportunities in that field. Pollen simplifies the whole process.

We don’t want to pigeon-hole you into a job that isn’t suitable or waste your time with companies that don’t treat their applicants as they should, we only care about it being a match on both sides. Plus there’s no mindless scrolling if you’ve no idea where to start - all the Pollen-exclusive jobs we promote will never require relevant experience.

Our only motive is to do you justice, by connecting you with employers who share our values, and giving you the support you need to find and succeed in your perfect job.

Once you've completed your profile, you can apply for Pollen-exclusive jobs and complete the related skills challenge. You'll receive feedback on how you did so you know whether you've been shortlisted as a match on the employer's side, or if you haven't, you'll know how the decision was made. This gives you the chance to improve your skills for next time with the help of our resources, or consider different types of roles altogether.

Our process is based entirely on merit and suitability, so it doesn't matter what your educational or experience is like, this is the opportunity to prove yourself!

If you're matched to an employer, you don't need to do anything - we share your profile and skills challenge submission to them on your behalf.

When we launch a Pollen-exclusive job, we invite you to take part in a challenge that gives you a flavour of what it's like to do that job.

We know that job specs are full of jargon, so skills challenges are designed to help you better understand what the job is really like. If you hate doing it, at least you know sooner rather than later!

Skills challenges also mean you can prove your skills, instead of worrying whether your CV is up to scratch or if you have enough experience. You'll receive feedback once you've carried out the challenge, with tips and resources to help you improve for next time if you need them. You can also book a 1:1 call with a member of the Pollen team if you wish.

We have skills challenges across a range of categories, from marketing and data, to sales and project management. The idea is that you can keep improving, and try your hand at a variety of job functions that you might not have realised would be suited to you.

You'll be able to see how long you're supposed to spend on each challenge, but they usually range from 30-90 minutes in length.

No, everything we provide is completely free for you.

The only exception may be with in-person events, where we charge a nominal ticket fee to support with covering costs of event space and catering.

Start-up, scale-up, challenger or innovator, the only requirement of the companies we work with is that they share our values. By working with Pollen, our hiring partners are committed to a people-first approach and must truly offer a nurturing, supportive working environment for the candidates that are placed. All our partners also offer successful candidates a fair salary and do not require previous experience.

We’re also big supporters of sustainable businesses so you’ll likely come across companies who are doing great things for people, and the planet.