Recognized for Excellence
Daikin Comfort Technologies received a Campus Forward Award for Excellence in Early Career Recruitment Strategy, Innovation in Action, and Excellence in Candidate Experience.
This award celebrates the team’s strong dedication to fostering forward-thinking campus recruiting programs that convert top student talent, investing in advanced technology and AI transforming early career recruiting, and championing a standout candidate experience with authentic branding and transparent communication. See below for the highlights of their innovative approach to early career recruitment.
Excellence in Early Career Recruitment Strategy
The Daikin Comfort university recruiting team has implemented a structured strategy for hiring summer interns and early career employees. Using a tiered target university approach, the team analyzed past data to guide forward-thinking workforce planning. Their efforts concentrated on universities that best align with Daikin's talent strategy. In addition, the team leveraged RippleMatch to streamline recruitment process for both internships and early career roles, including the Accelerated Management Program, enabling them to source candidates from across the United States.
Innovation in Action
The university recruiting team at Daikin Comfort leverages technology to strengthen candidate engagement and sourcing. By incorporating platforms such as RippleMatch, they streamline candidate identification and enable region-specific recruitment. The team also uses text messaging as an efficient communication channel with college students throughout the hiring process. While all interns are based in Texas, participants in the Accelerated Management Program are located across the United States and Canada, and technology ensures a seamless engagement experience for all candidates.
Excellence in Candidate Experience
Daikin's university recruiting team is committed to delivering a first-class candidate experience that attracts top early career talent to the organization. Their process begins with a targeted career fair strategy and consistent engagement with candidates throughout recruitment. The team provides thorough interview guidance and maintains regular communication to ensure transparency. Once offers are accepted, they implement a "keep warm" strategy to engage candidates for up to nine months before they join as interns or full-time employees. Additionally, interns are connected with one another two months prior to arrival, fostering relationships before the program begins. This emphasis on candidate experience is central to Daikin's ability to engage and retain future talent.
