Recognized for Excellence
CoStar Group received a Campus Forward Award for Excellence in Recruitment Strategies, Candidate Experience, DE&I, and Internship Programming.
This reflects CoStar Group's unwavering excellence and commitment to providing the best experience for the next generation of talent. CoStar Group invests in multi-faceted recruitment strategies, thoughtful candidate experience, 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
CoStar Group’s campus team adopts a personal and localized approach to recruitment, with embedded recruiters dedicated to managing and executing school-specific strategies. These efforts include co-curricular initiatives such as capstone project collaborations, business leader speaker series, industry board memberships, and professional development opportunities for student groups. While traditional methods like career fairs and online postings remain central, CoStar Group distinguishes itself by fostering partnerships with leading talent institutions. This innovative and personalized strategy exemplifies excellence in student development and recruitment.
Excellence in Candidate Experience
CoStar Group’s Campus Recruiting Team creates an exceptional candidate experience for student job seekers by engaging with them in meaningful ways throughout the recruiting process, which continues even after offers have been accepted. The company attends on-campus events to meet students in-person, offering opportunities to connect with business leaders and learn about the real estate industry. Students also hear from recent graduates who share insights into their day-to-day roles. CoStar Group maintains ongoing communication with candidates throughout the school year, fostering a strong connection to the company, as well as a connection to their direct manager and mentor before their internship begins. For new hires relocating to Richmond, CoStar Group provides helpful materials on local neighborhoods, apartments, and leisure spots to ensure a smooth transition.
Excellence in DE&I
The CoStar Group campus team implements a robust DE&I strategy. To achieve its diversity and inclusion goals, the team collaborates closely with Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT). This partnership is prioritized through initiatives such as posting positions with early review dates, attending MLT conferences, and hosting virtual webinars for mentors and mentees. As part of the campus recruitment strategy, CoStar Group recruiters partner with identity-based student groups at key PWIs that align with the recruitment cycle. These partnerships include groups such as SHPE, NSBE, ColorStack, Women in Tech, and others. Additionally, HBCUs and HSIs are integral to the campus team’s DE&I efforts. Finally, all in-person and on-campus recruitment events feature diverse representation from CoStar Group employees.
Excellence in Internship Programming
The CoStar Group internship experience is truly exceptional! Interns receive competitive pay and relocation stipends for a seamless transition. They are welcomed with a networking event and a robust calendar of social and professional development activities. The learning and development team hosts specialized sessions to foster early career growth, while the Executive Speaker Series allows interns to connect with C-Suite leaders to gain insights into their career journeys and CoStar Group’s business strategy. Each intern works on a meaningful summer project, presenting their results to leaders and mentors. In 2024, 80% of the company’s 84 summer interns received offers, with 69% accepting full-time roles or return internships. CoStar Group is dedicated to developing early career talent, building a strong pipeline of future leaders.
