Recognized for Excellence
Sanofi received a Campus Forward Award for Excellence in Early Career Recruitment Strategy, Innovation in Action, 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, investing in advanced technology and AI transforming early career recruiting, and championing a standout candidate experience with authentic branding and transparent communication. See below for the highlights of their innovative approach to early career recruitment.
Excellence in Early Career Recruitment Strategy
Sanofi's university recruitment team employs a culture-first recruitment strategy that exposes students to daily life at the company before they even apply. The team combines virtual and in-person career fairs with core school partners, while also hosting "Get To Know Sanofi" open houses where students interact directly with current leaders. They create meaningful connections through networking events like celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and offer professional development workshops. By featuring current Sanofi leaders and former co-ops at these events, the team enables students to envision themselves as Sanofi interns, creating authentic engagement that goes beyond traditional recruitment tactics and builds genuine interest in the company's mission and culture.
Innovation in Action
Sanofi's university recruitment team has revolutionized their Early Career recruitment process through strategic technology implementation. By leveraging platforms like RippleMatch, HireVue, and Code Signal, their team has dramatically improved recruitment speed, equity, and quality of hire. These automation tools enable recruiters to efficiently manage high-volume applicant pools while maintaining personalized candidate experiences. AI-powered screening and assessment technologies have reduced manual processing time by approximately 30%, allowing recruiters to focus on building meaningful relationships with top talent.
Excellence in Candidate Experience
Sanofi's Early Career team creates exceptional candidate experiences by focusing on three key areas. The recruiters collaborate year-round with Hiring Managers, including hosting a mandatory training so Hiring Managers know “what good looks like,” to clearly define 12-week internship projects and ensuring accurate role representation. These efforts ensure that early talent wants to come back upon graduation in order to be future leaders. Interview panels include actual stakeholders students will work with, providing authentic interactions and realistic expectations. The pre-engagement team conducts two comprehensive orientation sessions covering FAQs, dress code, and peer connection resources like carpooling and roommate matching within cohorts. Additionally, Sanofi provides professional development training to build workplace confidence. This thorough approach ensures students feel prepared and connected before their first day.
