Recognized for Excellence
Rockwell Automation received Campus Forward Awards across every category—Excellence in Early Career Recruitment Strategy, Innovation in Action, and Excellence in Candidate Experience—a rare distinction achieved by only a handful of companies.
From this already elite group, just five organizations were selected for the Visionary Award, recognizing leaders who go beyond excellence to redefine what’s possible in early career hiring. Rockwell Automation stood out for its ability to unite strategy, technology, and candidate experience into a cohesive, forward-looking model, setting the pace for what the next era of talent acquisition will become.
Excellence in Early Career Recruitment Strategy
The early careers team at Rockwell Automation sets the standard for university recruiting by combining a school-agnostic, data-driven approach with deep campus partnerships. Leveraging both virtual and in-person strategies, the team reaches a diverse pool of candidates nationwide, including targeted outreach to HBCUs and HSIs. Innovative programming ensures meaningful engagement at every stage. By continuously optimizing channels and events based on real-time data, the team maximizes ROI and conversion rates. Rockwell Automation’s commitment to inclusion and candidate experience results in a robust pipeline of future leaders, reflected in strong hiring outcomes and high intern return rates.
Innovation in Action
Rockwell Automation’s early careers team leverages advanced technology and automation to streamline recruitment and enhance candidate engagement. Tools like RippleMatch and Handshake enable efficient sourcing and matching, while DataPeople helps craft inclusive, bias-free job descriptions that attract a diverse talent pool. Paradox automates interview scheduling, ensuring a seamless and timely candidate experience. The team also utilizes AI-powered platforms for resume screening and personalized communications, and data analytics to optimize recruitment strategies in real time. By integrating technology at every stage, Rockwell Automation accelerates hiring cycles, improves candidate experience, and drives measurable outcomes in early career talent acquisition.
Excellence in Candidate Experience
The early careers team at Rockwell Automation prioritizes a transparent and supportive candidate journey from application to onboarding. Candidates receive interview preparation tips, and regular communication throughout the process. At times, the team facilitates introductions to current employees and offers mentorship opportunities, ensuring candidates feel connected and informed. Post-offer, new hires are engaged with frequent touchpoints and paired with peers or mentors to ease the transition. Feedback is actively collected to refine the process, resulting in high satisfaction rates and a welcoming environment for emerging talent.
