From the Community: Why this Nominee Stands Out

“Beth Valcarcel is the definition of a Career Catalyst—leading with empathy, strategy, and a clear vision for creating early career experiences that work for both candidates and the business.
As Director of Campus Recruiting at CGI, Beth is a constant advocate for her team. She ensures recruiters are equipped with the right tools, supported with manageable workloads, and empowered to make decisions that enhance both efficiency and impact. Her leadership fosters trust, autonomy, and collaboration.
Beth also understands how to effectively engage Gen Z talent. She has led efforts to modernize our approach—ensuring we meet students where they are and communicate in ways that resonate. A key example of this is her role in launching Launch, CGI’s six-week onboarding program that prepares early career hires with both technical training and consulting fundamentals—setting them up for long-term success.
Recognizing CGI’s consulting model and the diversity of needs across our business units, Beth empowers recruiters to adapt their strategies to serve each hiring team’s priorities. At the same time, she ensures campus best practices are upheld, allowing recruiters to balance the expectations of the business with the needs of candidates. This flexibility strengthens our partnerships and enhances the candidate experience across the board.
Beth’s leadership is both people-first and results-driven. She champions her team, innovates with intention, and builds programs that truly support the next generation of talent. Her impact on CGI—and on early career recruiting as a whole—is both deep and lasting.”