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Why CVs Don't Cut It
CVs introduce bias, overlook potential, and lead to bad hiring decisions — costing time, money, and momentum. Pollen exists to fix that — making it easier to hire the right person, not just the most obvious.
We rethink what “right” really means, cut out the noise, and deliver a hiring experience that works better for both sides. Our process saves you time, reduces risk, and makes hiring feel like less of a gamble.
Hire the hidden talent you never knew existed
No more scrambling around to fill roles, mining for gems, or compromising on fit.
Pollen acts as your hiring superhero — delivering a smarter, fairer process from start to finish.
We start with the role — not the résumé
We help you define what great looks like — the values, behaviours, and mindset your team needs — not just what’s on paper.
Pip & Nut hired Field Sales Executives
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Octopus EV hired Customer Service & Admin Temps
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We share your role across our community
Every opportunity is open, accessible and visible to thousands of talented job seekers still searching for their fit — not just those on linear career paths.
We screen for fit, not familiarity
Using structured challenges and behavioural assessments, we find candidates with compatible skills and potential — who otherwise may have been missed.
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Osprey Flight Solutions hired Product Analysts
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We empower every candidate
From prep to feedback, we make sure every applicant is well supported and has a fair shot — and it shows when they reach you.
Daring Capital hired a Marketing Assistant
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You hire with confidence
No CV slog. No false starts. Just a shortlist of high‑potential, values‑aligned people — ready to hit the ground running.
The Royal Foundation hired Project Officers
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How To Work With Us
Perm
For permanent roles or fixed‑term contracts of 6+ months
→ A lasting hire with the values and aptitude to grow with your business.
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Provisional
For internships or contracts of 3–6 months with potential to extend
→ A low-risk way to bring in junior talent and hire if it’s a fit.
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Temp
For quick-turnaround temporary support of under 3 months
→ Fast, capable temps for customer service, operations, and seasonal roles.
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Why Pollen?
We’re not a traditional recruiter. We’re not a job board. We’re a new kind of hiring solution — built for how people actually work and hire today.
Candidates with proven potential
No cold‑sourcing, no CV slog, no wasted interviews
Every process designed to be effective, efficient and ethical — by default
Powered by a community of 10,000+ engaged early‑career job seekers across the UK
A hiring partner who values people as much as performance
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