Recognized for Excellence
AbbVie received a Campus Forward Award for Excellence in Early Career Recruitment Strategy, Innovation in Action, and Excellence in Candidate Experience.
This award celebrates the team’s strong dedication to fostering forward-thinking campus recruiting programs that convert top student talent, investing in advanced technology and AI transforming early career recruiting, and championing a standout candidate experience with authentic branding and transparent communication. See below for the highlights of their innovative approach to early career recruitment.
Excellence in Early Career Recruitment Strategy
AbbVie’s campus team drives early talent sourcing nationwide with a targeted hybrid strategy, building strong in-person partnerships with key universities. At each school, they invest deeply; being on campus multiple times per semester, partnering with student organizations, collaborating in classrooms, hosting development sessions, and connecting students with their leaders. They bring AbbVie’s culture to campuses through activities hosted with a philanthropic lens and invite students to their facilities for exclusive tours. Their Externship delivers focused, skill-building experiences for sophomores, nurturing standout talent for the next year’s internship class. They further support development and belonging through ‘keep warm’ activities, including virtual events like personal goal setting and mindfulness, connecting future talent to their culture.
Innovation in Action
AbbVie's campus recruiting team embraces technology and partners with key technology organizations to boost the efficiency and effectiveness of their program. Their event management tool helps them manage events, candidate sources via tags, and allows them to maintain prompt communication with candidates through automated follow-ups. For targeted outreach, they leverage internal AI tools to generate ideas for personalized messaging and flyers. Upon offer acceptance, their relocation partner supports incoming hires with relocation logistics, peer connections, and city resources. During their programs, HRIS technology streamlines feedback and performance reviews. They also regularly benchmark with technology partners, ensuring their strategy remains innovative and aligned with evolving student expectations.
Excellence in Candidate Experience
AbbVie's team creates a positive candidate experience by focusing on clear communication, inclusivity, and support from application through onboarding. They provide professional development opportunities, including resume reviews, interview prep, and workshops, to boost candidate confidence and set clear application expectations. After events, students complete surveys to provide feedback. Upon offer acceptance, their 'keep warm' activities, onboarding resources, and relocation platform resources ensure incoming hires feel prepared and supported, with relocation logistics, peer connections, and city resources. They also survey students about their recruitment, onboarding, and internship experiences, including manager feedback, so they can continuously improve. Responsive communication and dedicated support from their various teams further ensure candidates feel informed, valued, and are set up for success.
