Now & Next: RippleMatch Customer Conference

Now & Next: Conference Preview

Attendees can tune in to as many or as few sessions as they like! Take a look at our planned sessions below, and be sure to register through the form and register for the specific sessions you want to attend.

To help you navigate the sessions, we've divided them between a 'Now Track' and a 'Next Track.' Sessions in the 'Now' track will focus on setting yourself up to successfully recruit Gen Z talent today, while the 'Next' track explores themes focused on building a stronger strategy for tomorrow.

NOW AND NEXT: KEYNOTE
The RippleMatch Roadmap: How We're Empowering Talent Teams to Recruit Gen Z and Build for the Future

1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

How is RippleMatch setting talent teams up for success today, while also building for the future? In this kickoff event for our Now & Next conference, RippleMatch CEO and founder Andrew Myers will share the RippleMatch story, the vision for the future, thoughts on the landscape of early career recruiting, and our continued commitment to the customer experience. Our VP of Product will highlight the products we are most excited about for the road ahead! There will also be time dedicated to Q&A! Register above so you don't miss this authentic, informative session with RippleMatch leadership.

NOW TRACK: STRATEGY WEBINAR
Make Data Your Superpower: How to Use Past Program Analytics to Strengthen Leadership Buy-in and Investment

3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

How can you showcase the impact of your early career program through real data? It's a question many teams find themselves asking when it's time to communicate to leadership just how much your program is moving the needle on representation and headcount. Luckily, RippleMatch customers have a wealth of information available at their fingertips to share how their past program analytics are leading to a more diverse entry-level class. In this session, Senior Enterprise Customer Success Manager Joseph Rashid will highlight the importance of data insights, and walk attendees through the top ways to leverage analytics and data to speak to your leaders.

NOW TRACK: STRATEGY WEBINAR
Your Best Fall Yet: How To Craft A Successful and Engaging Fall Recruitment Events Strategy

1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

It's not easy standing up an engaging events strategy that speaks to exactly what today's candidates are looking for. With so many options (from Zoom events to career fairs to coffee chats) deciding how to curate your strategy can be as challenging as pulling it off come fall. That's why RippleMatch is excited to offer this session – a playbook from our Events Specialist Halley Lipsky! During this event, Halley will walk attendees through recommended strategies for planning out high-impact events and share the available platform tools that can help with promotion, execution, and ROI tracking.

NEXT TRACK: CUSTOMER STORY
RippleMatch Customer Story: How Zillow's Early Career Team Builds Sustainable DE&I Strategies in an Ever-changing Landscape

2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

How can talent teams respond to changing business needs while remaining committed to their long-term strategy? In this session, we're shining a spotlight on how one of our customers has built a lasting strategy that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in early career hiring, regardless of how their overall business needs evolve. Join Makeda Hope-Crichlow, Manager, Programs - Early & Emerging Talent Recruiting at Zillow, as she walks attendees through the pillars of her team's DE&I strategy, including leveraging data insights, forming lasting external partnerships, and securing continued leadership support. In this session, attendees will learn how to craft a strategy that is adaptable to the changing landscape, yet steadfast to its foundational goals.

NOW TRACK: STRATEGY WEBINAR
The Return to In-person Events: Tips and Tricks for a Seamless Season

11:30am - 12:15pm EDT

Are you ready to return to a regular schedule of in-person recruitment events? After 2 years of largely virtual strategies, in-person events are poised for a comeback. But how do you make the most of this approach, from planning to execution to tracking results? Tune into our second session from Events Specialist Halley Lipsky to learn recommended strategies for tackling in-person events, as well as how you can effectively leverage the RippleMatch Events tool to pull off a seamless season.

NEXT TRACK: DATA WEBINAR
The Workplace of the Future: New Data on Gen Z Expectations and Job-Seeking Behavior

12:30pm - 1:00pm EDT

How are 5,000 Gen Z candidates approaching their job search and workplace expectations? In RippleMatch's recent data report, we surveyed nearly 5,000 candidates to understand exactly that. Tune into this brief 30-minute digest of the top data points talent leaders should understand about how Gen Z is approaching work. From expectations surrounding promotions & tenure to their attitude towards reneges to their preferred benefits, this session will cover the must-know data going into the fall.

NOW TRACK: VIRTUAL NETWORKING SESSION
Recruiter Roundtable: How Today’s Teams are Thinking Through Fall Recruitment Plans

1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Join in on an interactive conversation with other campus recruiters to learn how talent teams are approaching fall recruitment. In this roundtable discussion, attendees will be split up into small groups and have the chance to discuss their strategies, biggest challenges, and questions for the season ahead. You won't want to miss this chance to debrief with other recruitment professionals prior to the Fall season!

NEXT TRACK: VIRTUAL NETWORKING SESSION
Leader's Roundtable: Building Sustainable Strategies for Gen Z Recruitment

3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Do you lead a team of recruiters responsible for hiring the next generation of talent? Then you won't want to miss this interactive roundtable discussion with other leaders responsible for developing their emerging talent strategy. Attendees will be split up into small group to discuss the challenges and issues that are top of mind when developing sustainable strategies to recruit Gen Z, from team member retention to talent acquisition strategies.

NOW TRACK: STRATEGY WEBINAR
How To Build a Candidate Engagement Strategy Year-Round

12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT

You've built an outstanding pipeline filled with amazing Gen Z talent: Now what? While getting standout students into your hiring process presents its own challenges, nurturing and keeping these contacts engaged presents its own set of roadblocks. So how can you put on your marketing-as-a-recruiter hat and engage with candidates throughout the year? Join Senior Product Marketing Manager Christina Cook as she walks us through the core strategies and tools for building a foolproof candidate engagement strategy.

NEXT TRACK: CUSTOMER PANEL
What Comes Next: How Talent Leaders Are Tackling the Biggest Challenges of Today and Tomorrow Head-On

2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

How are top leaders balancing the demands of today with the challenges of the future? In the concluding session of our ‘Now & Next’ conference, RippleMatch CEO Andrew Myers, will be moderating a panel discussion of 4 talent leaders who will share how they balance day-to-day management and execution with the ongoing need to innovate and adapt to an ever-changing landscape. We’ll be addressing some of the biggest challenges in early career recruitment today, such as candidate experience, diversity recruitment, and the competitive market, as well as internal team efficiency and happiness. Tune in for an engaging conversation to wrap up a week of learning.

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