Pollen Careers, a job platform on a mission to transform the entry-level job market into a more inclusive and equitable space, has announced it’s successfully raised £112,000.

The funding round, which was run via SeedLegals, reached 100% of the target amount in just one week and closed the round after being overfunded by 12%.

The new funding will be used to scale operations to accommodate more employers, meet growing demand, automate processes and for product design, paving the way for future scalability.

Launched in 2023, by Sophie O’Brien, Pollen Careers is on a mission to transform the entry-level job market into a more inclusive and equitable space. The team believes using traditional screening methods, such as CVs, to test candidate suitability has often led to ineffective and biassed hiring processes that disadvantage those without elite qualifications or extensive work experience. In turn, employers struggle to hire diversely. Pollen is changing this by innovating how young job seekers access personalised support, skills and opportunities they need to thrive, and  provide employers with access to a diverse pool of talented individuals ready to make an impact.

Since its inception, Pollen Careers has proudly built and supported a community of over 2,500 entry-level candidates and helped companies such as Cubitts, HPS Engineering, MyBigCareer, Kitt and more to hire exceptional entry-level talent.

Speaking on the funding round, founder of Pollen Careers, Sophie O’Brien, commented:

“For too long entry-level candidates have been faced with the chicken and egg scenario of requiring experience to secure a job, but needing a job to get experience, and judged based on where they received their education. Now, we’re eliminating those problems by encouraging employers to ditch the outdated method of CV screening, and hire talent based on their attitude, behaviour and potential. We’re also building a community for young people that empowers them with skills, confidence and support to thrive in the world of work, and land a role where they can shine.

“We’re incredibly thankful to all our investors for supporting Pollen Careers and look forward to bringing them on our journey to transform the entry-level job market into a more inclusive and equitable space, where everyone has the chance to succeed.”

Find out more at https://www.pollencareers.co.uk/ 

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About Pollen Careers

Launched in 2023, by Sophie O’Brien, Pollen Careers is a job platform on a mission to transform the entry-level job market into a more inclusive and equitable space.

The team at Pollen believes using traditional screening methods, such as CVs, to test candidate suitability has often led to ineffective and biassed hiring processes that disadvantage those without elite qualifications or extensive work experience. In turn, employers struggle to hire diversely. Pollen is changing this by innovating how young job seekers access personalised support, skills and opportunities they need to thrive, and  provide employers with access to a diverse pool of talented individuals ready to make an impact.

Pollen Careers is building a sustainable future of work where everyone has the chance to succeed. Find out more at https://www.pollencareers.co.uk/