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The Pillars of an Award-Winning Program
Berkeley Research Group was selected as a 2024 Campus Forward Award Winner for their unwavering commitment to seeking out and hiring early career talent and investments in nurturing and retaining the next generation of diverse talent. Please see below for the highlights of their approach to early career recruitment.
Multi-Faceted and Thoughtful Approach to University Recruitment
BRG uses a wide array of recruiting strategies. BRG uses both virtual and in-person recruitment methods to ensure that the candidate receives an optimal experience. From the beginning of the recruitment process, BRG strives to meet candidates where they are. The firm hosts on-campus and virtual information sessions, and attends campus wide career fairs and specific diversity-based career fairs, such as the Hispanic Business Student Association Career Night, to promote face-to-face interaction and relationship-building. BRG also utilizes LinkedIn and Handshake to message qualified candidates and invite them to recruiting events at their respective universities. To increase interaction with and focus its audience, BRG has utilized QR codes on business cards and brochures so that candidates can connect directly to job boards and connect with members of the team. Students are also able to become “BRG Colleagues” which allows the team to stay connected with them. BRG also utilizes former interns and current associates to build connections with students from their alma maters to create a bespoke and enjoyable experience.
Impactful Internship Program
BRG provides interns with many opportunities to gain experience in various services and industries and gain professional skills. Interns actively engage with casework and clients across communities such as Healthcare, Corporate Finance, and Economics & Damages. Interns also participate in weekly technical skill-building series involving programs such as R, SQL, and Excel. BRG values connection and knowledge-sharing — and makes sure that interns engage with both. The internship program includes networking and team-building experiences to connect interns, junior and senior associates, and experts across BRG.
Growth and Development of the Next Generation of Talent
BRG prides itself on being a great place for recent graduates and entry-level employees. The firm strives to provide new hires with the materials and opportunities to succeed, starting from competitive compensation and benefits packages to on-the-job training and sessions. BRG aims to ensure that employees — especially those new to the corporate world — feel heard. BRG’s manager of DEI and members of the Operations team engage in one-on-one check-ins with campus hires and interns during their first year. To help retain employees, BRG invites new hires to participate in a mentorship program and engage with employee resource groups. BRG’s various offices also provide cultural experiences through events such as lunch-and-learns, volunteer opportunities, and community-building experiences. Through these experiences, new hires can engage in the culture and experiences that the firm offers, which aids in their continued professional growth and development.