Six reasons to hire a rookie

1. Growth occurs in an area of discomfort

The beginner is aware of his/her own insecurities and shortcomings. They do not have the flair or expertise of an experienced author to hide behind. This situation forces them to confront both their own incompleteness and their lack of skills. It is therefore easy to talk openly about areas for improvement - something that can be painful for many more experienced authors.

2. Attitude in place

Work is changing, technology is evolving and you need to update your skills. The rookie is ready for this, because he knows no other way. When skills alone are not enough, you have to take the plunge, start from scratch and learn - even if it's the hard way. There are few places to showcase your skills, so you want to invest in them. Confidence, encouragement and responsibility fuel motivation even more.

3. Unleashing the potential

Recruitment is a risk. Yes, but so is every new employee. It is more important to identify the potential that can be reached as experience is gained. Finding that potential requires skill on the part of the recruiter. For example, during an interview, it is good to invest in an open dialogue: to go through what expectations and hopes exist and what both parties think will make the job a success.

4. Get a boost from training

Hire trainees. Over the course of a few months, you can see first-hand what kind of actor the rookie is growing up to be. According to Akava's Student Traineeship Barometer, traineeships are also seen as an essential part of building a professional identity and attaching oneself to a field that matches one's skills. Educational institutions can also play a role in the salary costs of trainees.

5. Helli's reputation

The rookie also knows others. Word of good places gets around quickly on bush radio and social media, even to a wide audience. Employer image, or the subjective images associated with an employer, has become an increasingly important part of the job search. A responsible employer has a good reputation, and reputation is in turn linked to trust. The most reputable jobs also attract the best candidates.

6. Bump

A newcomer to the work community takes a fresh look. It's good for an experienced worker to open up the background to their own thinking and practices. Do we do things a certain way because that's the way they've always been done, even if there are better ways? Enthusiasm and a willingness to experiment, combined with strong expertise, can spur completely new solutions. The benefits of multi-professional teams are recognised, but more could be made of the clashes between different backgrounds. Courage!

Henna Pursiainen

The author wants to improve the dialogue between learning and working life. This year, he is Akava's Student President.