Recognized for Excellence
Guidehouse received a Campus Forward Award for Excellence in Recruitment Strategies, DE&I, and Internship Programming.
This reflects Guidehouse's unwavering excellence and commitment to providing the best experience for the next generation of talent. Guidehouse invests in multi-faceted recruitment strategies, fostering inclusion during the recruitment process and at the company, and standout internship programs. See below for the highlights of their strategies in each one of these categories.
Excellence in Recruitment Strategies
The Campus Recruiting team at Guidehouse is passionate about recruiting the next generation of future leaders. To kick off the recruiting season, the team leveraged the RippleMatch Events platform and created a series of virtual events open to students at any university. Prospective candidates were encouraged to "Get to Know Guidehouse" and interact with a panel of Guidehouse team members of all levels before diving into subsequent virtual Spotlight Sessions highlighting career opportunities and the day-in-the-life experiences in certain Guidehouse industry and business segments. Adopting a hybrid model of recruiting, the Campus team also works strategically with a network of universities to deepen relationships and position the organization as an employer of choice. In addition, the Campus team guides internal staff to foster connectivity with students and alumni networks across the globe. Focusing recruiting efforts on both the micro and macro levels allows the team to ensure early career talent from any university can pursue a career at Guidehouse.
Excellence in DE&I
Guidehouse demonstrates an unwavering commitment to the core values of inclusion, diversity, and equality that spans across its work and is integral to its impact worldwide. Motivated by these values, the Campus Recruiting team is intentional in cultivating meaningful relationships across a broad network of universities and organizations committed to serving diverse and underrepresented student populations. The Campus Recruiting team is a proud partner-sponsor of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, in addition to supporting a corporate sponsorship with NABA, Out4Undergrad, and other diverse student organizations at various partner universities and national networks. Guidehouse connects with organizations focused on broadening preparation and access to careers in consulting for diverse and underrepresented students. The Campus Recruiting team collaborates closely with Guidehouse Inclusion Networks for support and connectivity with diverse campus recruits for insights, networking, mentorship and an enhanced candidate and onboarding experience. Guidehouse has found tremendous value in leveraging technology via RippleMatch to efficiently identify high quality talent from academic programs and backgrounds across the country to match with job opportunities, creating a more diverse candidate slate.
Excellence in Internship Programming
Guidehouse’s Internship Programs offer the leaders of tomorrow a robust experience to launch their professional careers. The mission of the Guidehouse Internship Program is to staff interns on real-world projects, showcase the inclusive and diverse Guidehouse culture, and provide interns with a meaningful experience in the consulting industry. In 2024, 83% of summer interns in the United States and Canada received offers to rejoin Guidehouse full-time following graduation. Guidehouse Internship programs are built upon a foundation of engagement and learning and development. Interns develop and upskill from day one through a combination of instructor-led courses, an extensive e-learning platform, a speaker series, and staff panels featuring former interns and experienced leaders. Guidehouse also presents interns with unique access to buddies, peers, and leaders at all levels of the organization through collaborative group capstone projects and social activities to build community and expand their networks. This year's programming included several new enhancements, such as in-person volunteer events in many of Guidehouse's major markets and the opportunity for Washington, D.C. area interns to attend Intern Night at D.C. United, a professional soccer team sponsored by Guidehouse. This experience was a highlight of the summer for many interns, touring the field, meeting the team mascot, and having a special experience welcomed as a team sponsor.
