Hi, I’m Jo, founder of Smart Start Careers. With over 20 years’ experience in graduate and apprentice recruitment, I’ve spent my career helping businesses attract, assess, and develop early careers talent. I’m passionate about connecting motivated young people with opportunities where they can grow—and helping businesses build strong, future-ready teams.

At Smart Start Careers, we don’t just fill roles—we provide practical, hands-on guidance and consultancy to support your early careers programmes from start to finish. Whether it’s programme design, candidate attraction, assessment, onboarding, or ongoing support, we work alongside you to create effective and sustainable initiatives.

Every business is unique, so our approach is tailored to your needs. Whether you’re starting your first apprenticeship programme or expanding a graduate scheme, we pride ourselves on being approachable, professional, and focused on delivering results.

At the heart of Smart Start Careers is a simple belief: with the right talent, businesses can grow, and young people can thrive in their careers.