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The Pillars of an Award-Winning Program
Campbell Soup Company was selected as a 2023 Campus Forward Award Winner for their unwavering commitment to seeking out and hiring early career talent, their emphasis on diversity & inclusion, and investments in nurturing and retaining the next generation of talent. Please see below for the highlights of their approach to early career recruitment.
Demonstrated Investment in Early Career Hiring
Building a winning team and culture is the first pillar of Campbell's business strategy because it understands that the company is only as strong as its people. For over 150 years, Campbell has offered careers with limitless potential for growth and development, making the organization the perfect place for early career talent to start their careers. The work of the Campbell's University Recruiting team is critical in helping the organization develop new leaders, find creative and innovative solutions to business challenges, and to fill entry-level roles across the organization.
Innovative and Multi-Faceted Approach to University Recruitment
The Campbell's University Recruitment team is committed to providing a well-rounded recruitment experience that welcomes early career talent to interact with Campbell in a variety of ways. Whether it's on-campus at a career fair, participating in a virtual recruitment event via RippleMatch, or connecting with students at conferences or during student-ran events on campus, Campbell is ready to connect with the next generation of talent and provide opportunities to grow their careers.
Overarching Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Campbell is committed to building a more inclusive, high-performing culture, where all employees feel safe, valued, and supported to do their best work. Campbell's University Recruitment and Talent Acquisition teams is proud to partner with several diversity focused organizations such as RippleMatch, Prospanica, HBCU Connect, Society of Women Engineers, Hispanic Association of Career Exploration, and many more organizations to help it attract, grow, support, and develop diverse talent across the organization.
Impactful Internship Program
Campbell's internship program provides diverse experiences across iconic brands such as Campbell’s, Prego, V8, Goldfish, Milano, and more. Interns are given an opportunity to influence change, collaborate directly with leaders, and gain tangible work experience in their field of interest. Over the summer, interns will participate in Lunch and Learns with the CEO and Campbell’s Leadership Team, join a "Cooking with Campbell's" class, attend various events in partnership with its Employee Resources Groups, and much more.
Growth and Development of the Next Generation of Talent
At Campbell, building a winning team and culture starts with providing a supportive onboarding process where every employee can bring their real self to work and reach their full growth potential. Campbell prioritizes providing all new and current employees with the tools and resources that they need to be successful — starting from day one. The Campbell University Recruitment team partners with the Talent Management and HR Onboarding teams to ensure a smooth transition as new employees are welcomed to the Campbell family. Key elements of the Campbell onboarding plan ensures that new employees understand their role, are provided with opportunities to build interpersonal relationships and feel a sense of belonging, and to set up a loop of continuous feedback and coaching to provide support through their onboarding journey.