Recognized for Excellence
IPG Health received a Campus Forward Award for Excellence in Recruitment Strategies, Candidate Experience, and Internship Programming.
This reflects IPG Health's unwavering excellence and commitment to providing the best experience for the next generation of talent. IPG Health invests in multi-faceted recruitment strategies, thoughtful candidate experiences with quick responses times and personalized communication, and standout internship programs. See below for the highlights of their strategies in each one of these categories.
Excellence in Recruitment Strategies
IPG Health’s entrepreneurial culture is fueled by innovative approaches designed to attract early talent from all areas. Immersive training programs include Fuel, a comprehensive development program equipping employees with skills and experience required for a successful career in Medical Communications and Write it Forward, a paid program that recruits, trains and mentors the next generation of science copywriters. They conduct targeted agency visits—virtual and in-person opportunities for schools and student organizations to network with IPG Health employees through panel events and discussions. They support candidates by participating in Portfolio Reviews to provide live feedback to aspiring talent for internship and entry-level applications. Across Instagram, LinkedIn and Tiktok, the network promotes early career opportunities and highlights the latest impactful, health-focused work that employees produce daily.
Excellence in Candidate Experience
The early careers team understands that transparency is key to a positive candidate experience. Starting with the internship landing page, candidates have access to resources before they apply for the program such as application tips & tricks, testimonials from previous interns, and an overview of the application process. Once they apply, students receive automatic communications as they progress to the next step in the review process, so they are aware of their standing at every turn. These emails also share the estimated time it will take to receive another update regarding their status, and what that will entail. Additionally, the team hosts virtual Office Hours to answer students’ questions throughout the application process. All candidates receive updates, even if they are not moving forward.
Excellence in Internship Programming
The Bold Beginners program offers an immersive, hands-on learning opportunity for college students interested in healthcare marketing. Interns work with their mentors four days a week, supporting real client work for their assigned department. They spend the fifth day working together on a pitch for a real client, which they collectively present to C-suite level executives at the end of the summer. Interns also attend weekly Lunch & Learns to gain exposure to various departments, brands, and senior leadership teams. Additionally, interns are offered self-learning opportunities such as career development workshops and networking opportunities to chat one-on-one with employees in other departments of interest. The program attracts talent from across the country due to its flexible work arrangement, with both hybrid and remote options.
