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About General Mills

General Mills exist to make food the world loves, but it does more than that. General Mills is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives, and reimagine new possibilities, every day. General Mills looks for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. The company brings together remarkable people, bonded over their love of food — people who are hungry for what’s next.

INDUSTRY

Consumer Product Goods

COMPANY SIZE

Publicly Traded Large Enterprise (1000+ employees)

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The Pillars of an Award-Winning Program

General Mills was selected as a 2024 Campus Forward Award Winner for their unwavering commitment to seeking out and hiring early career talent and investments in nurturing and retaining the next generation of diverse talent. Please see below for the highlights of their approach to early career recruitment.

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Multi-Faceted and Thoughtful Approach to University Recruitment

General Mills continue to push the boundaries of hiring by opening up all their roles to every student in the country, not just core schools. The team finds innovative ways to market their jobs by using the company’s iconic brands. Don’t be surprised if you see a team member dressed up as buzz bee encouraging students to scan a QR code to learn more about internships while showcasing Honey Nut Cheerios or a granola bar with a message to go to their career site! The General Mills team also focuses on student ambassador programs and utilizes students to help spread the word about their opportunities. Candidate engagement continues to drive success with the team focusing on viral baking contests, internship prep sessions, and virtual meet and greets to continue to build belonging.

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Standout Candidate Experience

General Mills fosters a candidate-friendly environment through transparent communication, inclusive hiring practices, and a focus on individual growth. The company values diversity, ensuring fair opportunities for all candidates. Clear expectations and supportive feedback during the hiring process contribute to a positive experience. General Mills prioritizes a culture of respect, making candidates feel valued and welcomed. Students can expect a diverse interview panel, the ability to coffee chat with peers, and an environment where they can learn more about what working at General Mills would look like.

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Impactful Internship Program

General Mills internship program continues to raise the bar for the standard of internships in the US. It is considered great for several reasons! The company provides real and experiential one-on-one projects, exposure to one of the top food companies in the world, networking and volunteer opportunities, and a chance to secure a fulltime offer before the end of the summer. Additionally, interns at General Mills receive mentorship and support from peers and senior leadership, contributing to their professional development and help obtain their career goals. General Mills not only assists with relocation and housing, it provides a hybrid work environment called “work with heart” allowing interns to choose their style of working. The internship is so successful in showcasing the company that almost 90% of interns return fulltime after graduation!

Congratulations to the team at General Mills for being selected as one of the winners of RippleMatch’s 2024 Campus Forward Awards!

RippleMatch’s Campus Forward Awards recognizes the top early career teams and programs in the nation. Through a detailed application process, early career teams shared their approach to recruitment, candidate experience, technology, D&I, and internship & entry-level programming. The programs picked for this award represent the best of the best, selected from applications submitted by campus recruiting teams across industries.

See all Award Winners for the category of Large Early Career Programs below

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