Recognized for Excellence in Every Campus Forward Award Category
eBay received a Campus Forward Award for Excellence in Recruitment Strategies, Tech Innovation, Candidate Experience, DE&I, and Internship Programming.
Receiving an award for each category reflects eBay's unwavering excellence and commitment to providing the best experience for the next generation of talent. eBay invests in innovative recruitment strategies, cutting-edge technology, thoughtful candidate experiences, 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
eBay's Emerging Talent Team employs an innovative hybrid sourcing and recruiting strategy that combines virtual and in-person engagements, focusing on building relationships with historically excluded communities. Emphasizing a school-agnostic methodology, the team collaborates with organizations such as AfroTech, ColorStack, Techqueria, Rewriting the Code, and HBCU and HSI Battle of the Brains to ensure a wide array of candidates are considered. Additionally, eBay hosts unique events like Interview Super Days to streamline the hiring process, facilitating the recruitment of top talent. This comprehensive strategy enhances the experience for both candidates and hiring managers, enabling eBay to successfully convert and retain interns as full-time employees.
Excellence in Tech Innovation
eBay's Emerging Talent Team leverages technology to enhance the efficiency and outcomes of their recruiting & programs. By integrating advanced recruitment platforms, the team streamlines the application process, ensuring timely responses to candidates, typically within 5-7 business days. This technological integration also facilitates the hosting of robust virtual events, allowing eBay to reach a broader audience across the country. These virtual engagements not only improve accessibility for candidates who cannot attend in person but also enhance the overall candidate experience by providing seamless follow-up and engagement post-event. This purposeful use of technology enables eBay to successfully execute on their innovative hybrid sourcing and recruiting strategies.
Excellence in Candidate Experience
The Emerging Talent Team at eBay is committed to creating a positive candidate experience for student job seekers. They utilize RippleMatch to keep candidates informed about timely next steps, ensuring clarity and transparency throughout the hiring process. The eBay company page on RippleMatch offers job seekers a glimpse into eBay’s culture, Internship, and Recent Graduate Programs, fostering confidence and community among students. To enhance the candidate’s understanding of eBay’s mission, eBay shares videos of former interns and an eBook with program statistics, testimonials, and real seller stories. Additionally, their early ID Program addresses the skills gap by building students' coding abilities, preparing them for technical interviews and setting them up for success.
Excellence in DE&I
eBay’s early career programs are both comprehensive and impactful. From a talent development perspective, eBay is dedicated to nurturing emerging talent by equipping them with essential business and technical skills. Their early ID program enhances students' coding abilities and prepares them for technical interviews, setting a foundation for long-term success. eBay also prioritizes building relationships with historically excluded communities through partnerships with organizations like AfroTech, ColorStack, Techqueria, Rewriting the Code, and the HBCU and HSI Battle of the Brains to ensure diverse candidate representation. Internally, eBay champions DE&I through employee-led Communities of Inclusion, which educate, uplift, and celebrate the vibrant diversity of its people. This fosters a symbiotic relationship between employees and students, mutually benefiting both groups.
Excellence in Internship Programming
eBay's Emerging Talent Program is a launchpad for an impactful early career journey, featuring ~25 dynamic events in a 12-week internship. It includes a speaker series connecting interns with passionate sellers and visionary leaders, thriving on community spirit, development and personal growth through creative workshops, mindfulness activities, and networking opportunities. These initiatives engage the recent graduate community, fostering lasting connections. Innovation and impact are key, with 100% of interns working on meaningful projects. The program's success is highlighted by impressive stats: 98% feel empowered by managers, 91% praise the experience, and 100% recommend eBay as an employer. Interns also gain high visibility within the greater eBay community and Executive Leadership Team by showcasing their innovative projects globally.
