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Ellen Kosteniuk
Supervising Associate, Early Careers, TA²
EY
Nominated For: The Talent Innovator Award
This award recognizes the experienced early career professionals who are reimagining how companies connect with Gen Z talent. They challenge traditional thinking by introducing new strategies, platforms, and touchpoints to meet students where they’re at. Whether through technology, storytelling, or community-building, they’re closing the gap between how recruiting has always been done—and how it needs to evolve.
From the Community: Why this Nominee Stands Out
To be considered for the CRCAs, individuals had to be nominated by a peer, manager, colleague, or direct report. This quote was shared by the person who nominated this person for recognition, highlighting the impact and excellence they’ve demonstrated.
“I am thrilled to nominate Ellen for the Campus Recruiting Choice Award in the Talent Innovator category! Ellen is a true game-changer in our recruiting efforts, consistently challenging the status quo and introducing innovative ways to connect with Gen Z candidates.
Her talent for leveraging multiple digital strategies has allowed her to create deep, meaningful connections with a diverse range of talent profiles. Ellen has proactively developed and executed creative strategies well ahead of peak recruiting seasons, enabling us to identify, attract, and engage with specific talent pools. By nurturing relationships before application windows open, she has set a new benchmark for proactive and strategic recruiting.
Ellen's commitment to authenticity in a virtual environment is truly inspiring. She is always brainstorming and leading discussions on how we can engage students in genuine and impactful ways. Her ability to think outside the box and implement new tools and approaches has significantly enhanced our candidate experience, making it more relatable and engaging for the next generation of talent.
As a Talent Innovator, Ellen embodies the spirit of creativity and forward-thinking that is essential in today’s recruiting landscape. Her passion for connecting with candidates and her relentless pursuit of excellence make her an outstanding nominee for this award. I am excited to support her in this well-deserved recognition!”
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