Recognized for Excellence
Mondelēz International received a Campus Forward Award for Excellence in Early Career Recruitment Strategy, Innovation in Action, 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, investing in advanced technology and AI transforming early career recruiting, and championing a standout candidate experience with authentic branding and transparent communication. See below for the highlights of their innovative approach to early career recruitment.
Excellence in Early Career Recruitment Strategy
At Mondelēz International, the Early Careers team sources and recruits talent through a proactive, hybrid strategy built to find exceptional students wherever they are, not just where recruiting has traditionally occurred. Recruiting begins nearly a year in advance, blending active and passive sourcing across a school-agnostic network of universities in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Dedicated recruiting leads deepen campus partnerships through career fairs, information sessions, and ongoing dialogue; while early-season programming and in person / virtual connects promote engagement well before interviews. Partnerships with organizations such as Management Leadership for Tomorrow further expand access to high-potential, diverse talent. Anchored in proactive headcount planning with business leaders, the program is intentionally designed around future workforce needs, making the approach both innovative and impact-driven.
Innovation in Action
At Mondelēz International, technology is central to improving both recruiting outcomes and operational efficiency. ATS and CRM platforms streamline workflows, personalize candidate communication, and ensure no applicant is lost in the process. Interview and onboarding tools enable faster auto-scheduling, clearer touchpoints, and a seamless candidate journey, while virtual pre-internship events expand access beyond traditional campuses. Real-time dashboards allow the team to continuously optimize key metrics and hiring decisions. Beyond recruiting, a digital engagement and community platform captures live session feedback, delivers resources, and connects interns from acceptance onward; enabling data-driven engagement, rapid iteration, and a more scalable, future-ready early talent program.
Excellence in Candidate Experience
At Mondelēz International, candidate experience is designed around clarity, access, and genuine support for student job seekers. A dedicated Early Careers website helps students understand program fit, timelines, and the team behind the roles. Through a year-round talent community, the team engages students on campus and beyond; sharing career resources, recruiting insights, and development tips. Virtual and in-person info sessions, campus lunch-and-learns, and business spotlights provide transparency into opportunities and expectations. Skill-building workshops, from Excel to presentation fundamentals, further equip student job seekers with practical tools, creating a hiring experience that is informative, inclusive, and designed to set every student up for success.
