Recognized for Excellence
PNC received a Campus Forward Award for Excellence in Early Career Recruitment Strategy 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, and championing a standout candidate experience with authentic branding and transparent communication. See below for the highlights of their innovative approach to early career.
Excellence in Early Career Recruitment Strategy
PNC’s early‑career recruiting blends data‑driven targeting with high‑touch engagement to build a scalable, inclusive pipeline. Maintaining a school‑agnostic model prioritizes campuses by hiring outcomes and skills alignment, directing resources where ROI is highest. PNC's hybrid approach pairs targeted on‑campus events and student organization partnerships with nationwide digital sourcing and full‑cycle candidate management. The candidate's experience remains at the center through virtual “Campus to Corporate” learning series, skill‑based assessments, and proactive nurture—meeting students where they are and keeping top prospects warm post‑offer. The result is stronger conversion, elevated candidate quality, and deeper university partnerships that position PNC as an employer of choice for emerging talent.
Excellence in Candidate Experience
PNC’s Campus Recruiting team has made candidate care the heart of their hiring experience, starting well before an offer is extended. They build trust early through clear timelines, personalized outreach, and transparent communication at every stage. Leveraging ATS insights and dashboarding, recruiters can quickly identify candidates who may need extra attention, ensuring no one feels overlooked and interest remains strong. At each stage of the process they make sure candidates receive detailed information packets, tips and tricks, and opportunities to connect with employees for authentic conversations that showcase our culture. When offers are accepted, they keep the momentum going with events, socials, pre-employment check-ins, and proactive updates. Every touchpoint reflects their belief that Brilliance Thrives Here—creating a candidate journey that is warm, transparent, and confidence-building, so students feel valued and prepared for success.
