Recognized for Excellence
MongoDB 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
MongoDB’s Early Talent team focuses on a school-agnostic, hybrid recruitment strategy. By hosting regional “Interns and Insights” events in hubs like NYC and Dublin, the team bridges the gap between virtual events and local community building, consistently yielding high-intent hires. To scale their reach, MongoDB hosts “Learnathon” webinars and Early ID Summits, providing professional development to hundreds of students globally. These virtual summits serve as a strategic pipeline, resulting in a significant percentage of internship hires early in the season. Supported by their Campus Ambassador program and partnerships with organizations like ColorStack, MongoDB blends high-touch mentorship with digital innovation. This holistic approach ensures candidates gain valuable technical skills while experiencing MongoDB’s culture, regardless of their location or background.
Innovation in Action
MongoDB’s Early Talent team leverages AI-powered tools to drive efficiency and high-touch engagement. By integrating tools like RippleMatch, Guide, and GemAI, the team automates high-volume application review and interview scheduling, allowing recruiters to focus more on personalized candidate advocacy. To bridge the gap between offer and start date, MongoDB utilizes the Abode platform to streamline "keep warm" strategies, including automated team matching and mentor pairing for incoming interns. On the engagement side, the team uses Zoom and its breakout room feature to host engaging Early ID Summits and “Learnathon” webinars, successfully reaching a global audience and yielding dozens of internship offers. This tech-forward approach ensures a seamless, transparent, and scalable process that maintains a human connection despite the high volume of applicants.
Excellence in Candidate Experience
The MongoDB Early Talent team prioritizes empathy and transparency to ensure students feel supported from their initial application through the offer stage and beyond. To promote a seamless candidate journey, the team utilizes Guide as their candidate portal and scheduling tool. Guide’s candidate portal outlines every interview step and provides curated resources for each stage including comprehensive prep documents that clearly define expectations. Additionally, the team hosts “Learnathon” webinars, partnering with experts like Karat to demystify technical interviewing for those new to the process. By over-communicating expectations and providing proactive mentorship throughout the interview process, MongoDB creates an informative environment where students can calm their nerves, show up as their authentic selves, and put their best foot forward throughout the entire recruitment cycle.
