Recognized for Excellence
SRS Distribution received a Campus Forward Award for Excellence in Recruitment Strategies, Tech Innovation, Candidate Experience, and Internship Programming.
This reflects SRS Distribution's unwavering excellence and commitment to providing the best experience for the next generation of talent. SRS Distribution invests in multi-faceted recruitment strategies, innovative technology, thoughtful candidate experience, and standout internship programs. See below for the highlights of their strategies in each one of these categories.
Excellence in Recruitment Strategies
As part of its recruiting strategy, SRS Distribution prioritizes building strong relationships with universities offering robust programs in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain, and related fields. The company closely tracks the return on investment from each university partnership and career fair to optimize results and refine its approach. To further strengthen these relationships, SRS Distribution launched Campus Ambassador programs at key schools, providing students with a direct connection to the company and its culture. Additionally, the use of Predictive Index assessments helps align candidates more accurately with organizational needs. These initiatives are designed to attract top talent, ensure a strong cultural fit, and foster long-term connections with universities and students, enhancing recruitment efforts and building a pipeline for future success.
Excellence in Tech Innovation
SRS Distribution leverages technology to enhance its recruiting efforts by using RippleMatch to connect with students, streamline job postings, and efficiently coordinate campus events. This platform helps engage top talent and simplify recruitment processes. RippleMatch's AI-driven capabilities match candidates with roles based on their skills, preferences, and experiences, ensuring a better fit and improving the candidate experience. Additionally, SRS Distribution utilizes Appcast for programmatic advertising, enabling the company to advertise job openings nationwide and reach a broad, targeted audience. By combining these tools, SRS Distribution ensures its recruitment efforts are both efficient and effective, attracting qualified candidates and maximizing reach.
Excellence in Candidate Experience
At SRS, candidate experience is the cornerstone of its recruitment philosophy. The recruiting team is deeply passionate about emerging talent programs, focusing not only on filling positions but also on identifying long-term career paths for candidates. The interview process is viewed as a mutual exchange—just as much about candidates evaluating SRS as it is about SRS evaluating them. Transparency is key; the team ensures candidates clearly understand the process, expectations for internships, and the roles offered. Dedicated time is set aside to review job details and offers with candidates, and consistent communication is maintained leading up to their start date, ensuring they feel supported and well-prepared.
Excellence in Internship Programming
SRS Distribution's Intern Academy offers a hands-on, immersive experience for interns, bringing them to the corporate office for a week filled with business insights, training, and exposure to senior leadership. Interns participate in group capstone projects, applying their skills to real-world challenges while receiving coaching and mentorship. Networking with fellow interns and engaging in bonding activities enhance teamwork and relationships. The program also includes leadership development sessions, such as a Predictive Index (PI) session to help interns understand their leadership style. This comprehensive approach has led to a strong intern conversion rate of 81%, as SRS prioritizes creating an environment where interns can grow professionally and personally, with real opportunities for future employment.
