Recognized for Excellence
Gallagher 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
Gallagher’s innovative approach begins with what students want to know. They designed an integrated social media campaign built on values students prioritize in an employer – such as stability, growth, and authenticity. Over four months, they curated genuine content featuring 2025 interns and early career associates, showcasing relatable stories that resonate with candidates. They compliment this digital strategy with targeted virtual events hosted on RippleMatch and made publicly accessible on our career site, alongside on-campus engagement to ensure equitable access and meaningful connections. These events equip students with practical insights to confidently navigate Gallagher’s recruitment process and position themselves for success. Finally, they leverage AI-powered text outreach to engage students in real time after application, uncovering interests and guiding them to the right opportunities.
Innovation in Action
Gallagher embraces technology to improve efficiency and deliver a seamless, equitable candidate experience. Through intelligent text outreach, they engage students immediately after application and personalize the process by identifying their interests. This enables rapid interview scheduling, within days, while reducing manual effort for recruiters. To democratize access for students, they make virtual events and resources publicly available on our careers site. They outline their process, timelines, and expectations, aligning with our commitment to transparency and authenticity. Real-time engagement and scalable digital resources have transformed our process into one that is faster, more accessible, and student focused. Their hiring process is only as strong as the teams supporting it. They introduced bi-weekly hiring team surveys to capture feedback at every stage, enabling real-time innovations and improvements.
Excellence in Candidate Experience
Gallagher creates a standout new hire experience by building excitement long before interns start. With most interns accepting offers six months in advance, they developed a paced communication plan to keep them informed and excited. They know it’s most impactful for interns to hear from their team, so they designed a toolkit for managers, coordinators, and mentors to personalize outreach. This complements monthly newsletters from their national team. Interns also provide bios they share with the branch teams to foster early connections. They amplify engagement through targeted LinkedIn announcements for interns and branch teams and optional in-office events to reconnect interns before their start date. By combining consistent communication with transparency and relationship-building, they ensure students feel prepared, connected, and valued.
