Building an Innovative and Multi-Faceted Approach to University Recruiting

BRG’s motto is “Intelligence that works,” and that is applied to all facets of the organization, including sourcing and recruiting. BRG has consistently focused on aiding new talent by providing skill building sessions and workshops to help building up their skillset. BRG also provides informational sessions and coffee chats throughout the year to give insight into their practices, the work they do, and to assist recent graduates in relationship building and networking. Recently, BRG has extended these efforts to high schoolers via the BRG Leg Up Program – a new initiative that focuses on introducing high school students to the consulting industry; teaching them the basics of business, finance, and economics; and providing them with the foundations for their professional network. This program was successfully launched in the DC and NY offices in 2021 and is expanding to LA, Houston, Chicago, and Boston for Summer 2022.

Crafting a Standout Candidate Experience

BRG’s recruiting team focuses on creating a comprehensive and robust hiring process for all candidates, especially for student job seekers who might be new to the corporate world. During the hiring process, BRG partners student candidates with a junior staff member from the initial interest call, interviews, and through to an offer. The junior staffer acts as a buddy who helps guide candidates through the hiring process while providing helpful tips and insight along the way. Recruiters also perform daily check ins with candidates during the interview process to answer any questions and provide valuable feedback. During the process, candidates have direct access to their buddy and a recruiter via phone and email. BRG follows up with all candidates to collect feedback on how to better improve the recruiting and hiring process.

Moving the Needle on Diversity & Inclusion

BRG is relatively new on their diversity, equity, and inclusion journey, but has truly hit the ground running. To recruit diverse talent, BRG's multipronged approach includes partnering with Appcelerator, an online mentorship program dedicated to placing underrepresented talent in full-time positions and engaging in DEI-focused programming. In 2021, BRG hosted a consulting workshop at Howard University, attended conferences and career fairs with the National Association of Health Services Executives and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, and established eleven employee resource groups (ERGs) dedicated to providing open forums for employees who share a common identity to meet and support each other by building a community and a sense of belonging.