Recognized for Excellence in Every Campus Forward Award Category
Arup received a Campus Forward Award for Excellence in Recruitment Strategies, Tech Innovation, Candidate Experience, DE&I, and Internship Programming.
Receiving an award for each category reflects Arup's unwavering excellence and commitment to providing the best experience for the next generation of talent. Arup invests in innovative recruitment strategies, cutting-edge technology, thoughtful candidate experiences, inclusive recruitment practices, and standout internship programs. See below for the highlights of their strategies in each one of these categories.
Excellence in Recruitment Strategies
Arup prioritize Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and career development, engaging diverse talent through virtual events, conferences, and partnerships with organizations like oSTEM and the Society of Women Engineers. Their hybrid recruitment strategy, including participation in the National Society of Black Engineers conference and hosting virtual recruiting events, ensures they reach a wide array of candidates. By leveraging automation and digital tools like Pre-Recorded Video Interviews (PRVI), Arup ensures a fair and efficient recruitment process. Their recruitment marketing strategies, featuring LinkedIn ads, social media content, and thought leadership, enhance their employer brand and candidate experience. Integrating generative AI, Arup creates engaging candidate interactions, reinforcing their reputation as an employer of choice and supporting their goal of building a diverse and talented workforce.
Excellence in Tech Innovation
Arup's team is revolutionizing recruitment with cutting-edge technology, making the process more efficient and inclusive. By adopting Pre-Recorded Video Interviews (PRVI) and virtual campus recruitment events, they ensure broader access and a fairer recruitment process. Advanced platforms like Yello streamline recruitment and enhance candidate assessment, allowing Arup to connect with top talent quickly and effectively. Their digital transformation includes engaging virtual events and digital strategies, reaching hundreds of candidates nationwide. AI tools like Textio ensure job postings are gender-neutral, promoting diversity and inclusivity. These initiatives have significantly improved response times and candidate satisfaction. Arup's commitment to sustainable development is evident in their innovative projects, reflecting their dedication to creating a better world. These efforts showcase Arup's passion for leveraging technology to enhance processes, elevate candidate experience, and champion diversity.
Excellence in Candidate Experience
Arup creates a standout candidate experience for student job seekers by making the process engaging and supportive. They focus on personalized engagement, ensuring clear and friendly communication with timely updates. Arup actively seeks feedback through the CandE Candidate Experience awards, always looking to improve. Their strong branding shines through engaging online content, virtual career fairs, and social media, making candidates feel connected from the start. By participating in on-campus and virtual events, Arup interacts with students in a relaxed and welcoming setting. They also offer meaningful internships with hands-on experience and mentorship. These efforts make Arup a preferred employer, creating a positive and memorable journey for every candidate.
Excellence in DE&I
Arup is committed to creating an inclusive working environment based on fairness and respect, encouraging talented individuals from all backgrounds to produce their best work. Arup's DE&I initiatives for early career talent focus on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. They actively recruit underrepresented talent through partnerships with diverse universities such as HBCUs (Spelman, Howard, Morgan) and organizations like WayUp, as well as recruitment via HSIs. Collaboration with employee resource groups and a robust mentorship program helps build relationships for retention and growth. The "Everyone Recruits" campaign encourages all employees to participate in talent scouting, enhancing diversity. Tools like Textio ensure gender-neutral job postings, attracting a broad range of candidates. Additionally, Arup offers mentorship programs, internships, career development trainings, and webinars, providing hands-on experience and support for underrepresented groups.
Excellence in Internship Programming
Arup's internship program is an exciting journey for early career talent! Over 10 weeks, interns dive into real-world projects, spending 70% of their time on billable work and participating in client and team meetings. They enjoy 20% of their time at fun program events, including regional and local activities, project reviews, and presentations. The remaining 10% is dedicated to learning and training with resources like LinkedIn Learning and Mentorloop.The program hones essential skills like critical thinking, leadership, and teamwork. Interns also get to explore completed projects during Site Visits, led by a Project Manager or Project Director, seeing the tangible impact of their work. This significant investment in early career talent has led to an impressive 87% intern return offer rate. Arup's dynamic structure ensures interns gain valuable experience, develop key skills, and build lasting connections, setting the stage for a bright future!
