Recognized for Excellence
PEAK6 received a Campus Forward Award for Excellence in Recruitment Strategies, Candidate Experience, and DE&I.
This reflects PEAK6's unwavering excellence and commitment to providing the best experience for the next generation of talent. PEAK6 invests in multi-faceted recruitment strategies, thoughtful candidate experiences with quick responses times and personalized communication, and fostering inclusion during the recruitment process and at the company. See below for the highlights of their strategies in each one of these categories.
Excellence in Recruitment Strategies
PEAK6 employs a hybrid recruitment strategy to engage early-career talent through dynamic virtual and on-campus opportunities. The Campus Recruitment team reaches students across the nation by hosting school agnostic resume reviews, info sessions, and interview prep sessions. These opportunities are complemented by strategic in-person events at core schools, including student club partnerships, educational classroom chats, and in-office student visits. This approach allows PEAK6 to build strong, meaningful connections with a diverse range of candidates. PEAK6 focuses on standout candidate experience by providing clear and timely communication to their applicants and ongoing candidate support during each phase of the interview process, ensuring every applicant feels equipped and valued while interfacing with the firm.
Excellence in Candidate Experience
PEAK6 prioritizes creating a positive and empowering candidate experience for student job seekers. They provide candidates with detailed information about the firm and tips on interviewing to set them up for success. To maintain engagement and excitement, students are sent periodic newsletters before their start date and are surprised with a thoughtful offer acceptance gift. Candidates also benefit from being connected with mentors across the firm, fostering early relationships and guidance. Additionally, PEAK6 brings candidates onsite during the interview process to immerse them in the culture & hear from employees who have walked a mile in their shoes, helping them feel confident and prepared as they transition into their roles.
Excellence in DE&I
PEAK6 is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at the entry level by creating opportunities that empower underrepresented talent. The PEAK6 all-female summer internships in Software Engineering and Trading provide women with invaluable experience and exposure in traditionally male-dominated fields. Through their Poker Power program, women are taught the skills of poker—enhancing strategic thinking, decision-making, and confidence—while breaking down barriers in a historically male-oriented networking space. These initiatives are designed to not only recruit diverse talent but also equip women with the tools and confidence to thrive in their careers.
