Recognized for Excellence
Mattel received a Campus Forward Award for Excellence in Early Career Recruitment Strategy 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, and championing a standout candidate experience with authentic branding and transparent communication. See below for the highlights of their innovative approach to early career.
Excellence in Early Career Recruitment Strategy
The Early & Emerging Talent team at Mattel takes a hybrid, relationship-driven approach to sourcing and recruiting early career talent. They combine on-campus and off-campus recruiting nationwide with thoughtfully designed virtual and in-person events that broaden access to opportunities. Their flagship experiences, including the STEM Open House and MBA Day on the Job, immerse candidates in Mattel’s culture and collaborative environment through networking and informational sessions. Mattel further strengthens its pipeline through pre-internship programs, ongoing engagement with candidates who may be ineligible in a given year, and authentic storytelling from interns who convert to full-time roles. Together, these strategies deliver a standout candidate experience while building a sustainable, high-caliber talent pipeline for the future.
Excellence in Candidate Experience
The Early & Emerging Talent team at Mattel creates a positive candidate experience by intentionally setting students up for success at every stage of the hiring process. Candidates benefit from pay transparency and relocation assistance based on eligible locations, along with tailored relocation resources, including peer connections with former interns who successfully relocated and are now full-time employees. All students interested in the program may attend virtual and in-person informational sessions that provide insight into Mattel’s business, culture, and opportunities. Offers are extended via phone calls, allowing time for a clear walk-through of details and questions. Prior to joining, interns receive their “dream team” information—manager, mentor, and buddy—as well as a detailed First Day of Play onboarding agenda. Incoming interns are also invited to a dedicated Linkedin group and receive bi-weekly newsletters highlighting company culture and initiatives.
