Hunter Okey
Hunter Okey

Hunter Okey
Early Careers Talent Attraction Recruiter- Senior Associate
EY

Nominated For: The Rising Star Award

This award recognizes the early-career recruitment professionals who are already driving impact and pushing the industry forward, despite being newer to the university recruitment space. With fresh perspectives and a finger on the pulse of Gen Z, they’re helping their teams better understand and engage today’s candidates. Whether through standout events, stronger messaging, or elevating candidate experience, these individuals are shaping the future of recruitment from day one.

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. These quotes were shared by the people who nominated this person for recognition, highlighting the impact and excellence they’ve demonstrated.

“I am excited to nominate Hunter for the Campus Recruiting Choice Award in the Rising Star category! Hunter is an impressive recruiter who has made a meaningful impact in early career recruitment in a remarkably short time. His ability to quickly upskill in his role at EY showcases his dedication and drive to excel.

What sets Hunter apart is his fearless approach to sharing his thoughts and ideas. He is always ready to raise his hand and contribute to new initiatives, such as early ID pipelining for accounting talent. This proactive mindset not only demonstrates his commitment to innovation but also significantly enhances our recruiting strategies.

Hunter has organized and led outstanding efforts on his campuses, including impactful leadership visits that effectively drive the EY brand and engage with Gen Z candidates in meaningful ways. His fresh thinking and strong execution have helped our team better understand and connect with today’s candidates, making him a vital asset to our recruiting efforts.

With his finger on the pulse of Gen Z, Hunter is shaping the future of recruitment from day one. His creativity and problem-solving skills are truly commendable, and I am thrilled to support his nomination for this well-deserved recognition!”

“In just a short span since joining my team, Hunter has made an immediate and significant impact on our recruiting efforts. With an exceptional ability to identify and attract the best students, Hunter has quickly made a name for himself at some of our top sourcing schools in my region. Hunter's positive attitude and innovative approach to recruitment have allowed us to beat out our competition, increase our brand, and become a #1 employer within the business schools we recruit at. Despite facing the challenge of little to no time for official onboarding (prior to the start of the semester), Hunter's agile mindset has enabled him to adapt swiftly, execute smoothly, and foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, along with students. Hunter remains a key cog in our wheel to recruit top talent to our firm; better yet in a personable, approachable, authentic way.”

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