Recognized for Excellence in Every Campus Forward Award Category
Moody's received a Campus Forward Award for Excellence in Recruitment Strategies, Tech Innovation, Candidate Experience, DE&I, and Internship Programming.
Receiving an award for each category reflects Moody's unwavering excellence and commitment to providing the best experience for the next generation of talent. Moody's invests in innovative recruitment strategies, cutting-edge technology, thoughtful candidate experiences, inclusive recruitment practices, and standout internship programs. See below for the highlights of their strategies in each one of these categories.
Excellence in Recruitment Strategies
The team employs a hybrid recruitment strategy, blending digital outreach with immersive virtual and in-person events to engage early career talent. The team leverages virtual events to connect with top talent across the country in order to create a diverse pool of candidates, embracing a school-agnostic approach. This ensures a wider reach and inclusivity in sourcing talent. Interactive workshops, hackathons and in-person conferences serve not just as recruitment tools but also as ways to showcase real-world problem-solving, attracting candidates with a knack for innovation. Additionally, the candidate experience is enhanced through personalized communication and the use of AI-driven tools for job matching and interview scheduling, providing insights into the company culture and streamlining the recruitment process.
Excellence in Tech Innovation
The Moody's team leverages technologies like HiredScore and RippleMatch to enhance recruitment efficiency and outcomes. HiredScore can “fetch” relevant and qualified candidates by sourcing through past requisitions, ATS and CRM leads, ensuring we are not overlooking candidates that are already in our database. This provides a proactive talent retention solution while leveraging AI to recommend both traditional and less traditional career opportunities across Moody's global workforce. Moody’s has also incorporated technologies such as RippleMatch which helps streamline the recruiting process and casts a wide net to get qualified and diverse candidates through the process quickly and efficiently.
Excellence in Candidate Experience
The Early Careers Team at Moody's recognizes the complexities and pressures associated with the job search process for students for both internships and full-time positions. In response, Moody's is committed to ensuring that the application process for early career opportunities is streamlined and user-friendly. Applicants are afforded the convenience of real-time updates on their application status through the profile they created through Moody's ATS, ensuring transparency throughout the process. Moreover, Moody's adopts a tailored approach by facilitating direct communication between recruiters and candidates. Pre-recorded video interviews are not used in the process, thereby offering a more personalized and supportive experience for the candidate. Furthermore, Moody's maintains a policy of limiting the interview process to no more than three rounds for early career positions and frequently employs consolidated interview days (superdays) to expedite the selection process efficiently.
Excellence in DE&I
At Moody's, the DE&I initiatives for early career talent focus on both strategic recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups. Moody's actively partners with diverse professional organizations such as ALPFA and NABA as well as educational institutions to attract a wide range of candidates, ensuring entry-level positions are accessible to all. The recruitment process is designed to be inclusive, with structured interviews and a diverse interview panel. To retain talent, Moody's offer mentorship programs through BRGs and career development opportunities tailored to support underrepresented employees. These initiatives are complemented by the company's inclusive culture, which celebrates diversity and encourages open dialogue. By investing in these areas, Moody's aims to not only recruit but also nurture and retain underrepresented talent, fostering a diverse and dynamic workforce.
Excellence in Internship Programming
At Moody's, interns are seamlessly integrated as essential members of their respective teams. They are given real project work that largely contributes to the team's achievements. Each intern is assigned a mentor, facilitating weekly discussions focused on the internship experience, career aspirations, and insights into Moody's diverse business sectors. The internship offers a hybrid model, providing interns with the flexibility to engage in training sessions either virtually or in-person. Additionally, Moody's presents an Executive Leadership Team (ELT) speaker series accessible to all interns, allowing them to network with ELT members through both in-person and virtual formats. This initiative affords interns the opportunity for direct interaction with senior leaders, offering insights into their professional journeys and visions for Moody's future growth. Given the global nature of the internship program, interns in the US can also network with a wider class of interns from around the world.
