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The Pillars of an Award-Winning Program
Stryker was selected as a 2024 Campus Forward Award Winner for their unwavering commitment to seeking out and hiring early career talent and investments in nurturing and retaining the next generation of diverse talent. Please see below for the highlights of their approach to early career recruitment.
Multi-Faceted and Thoughtful Approach to University Recruitment
Stryker's university recruiting team is dedicated to forging connections with the next generation of talent, both on and off campus. Their revamped campus portfolio reflects a regional approach to campus recruiting, notably expanding their presence at Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), thereby significantly enhancing diverse representation nationwide. Stryker's recruitment strategy employs a variety of methods, with an array of virtual events accessible to students at universities across the country, including information sessions, workshops, and industry panels. To optimize outreach, they utilize leading sourcing technologies such as WayUp and Handshake. Additionally, their event management process benefits from the top-notch platform, Yello, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. Once students enter their recruitment pipeline, the team prioritizes delivering a positive candidate experience. This encompasses interview preparation sessions and readily available support to address any questions or concerns throughout the process, all aimed at building strong and lasting connections.
Standout Candidate Experience
Stryker's early careers team is dedicated to curating an exceptional candidate experience for student job seekers. Their goal is to provide a seamless, informative journey from the initial application to the offer stage. The team implements a "keep warm" strategy, fostering ongoing connections between incoming interns and key figures in their organization, including the university relations team, mentor, and manager. To further enhance the candidate experience, each applicant is assigned a dedicated recruiter as their primary point of contact. This personalized approach ensures that candidates have a consistent and reliable resource throughout their application and interview process. Additionally, their dedicated Candidate Care Team is instrumental in crafting a positive and engaging interview scheduling experience. They work diligently to accommodate candidates' preferences, streamline scheduling, and promptly address any inquiries or concerns. The team at Stryker aims to make each candidate feel valued and supported, creating a lasting impact and fostering strong, lasting connections.
Overarching Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Stryker's university recruitment team is deeply committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion at the entry-level. To connect with a diverse range of students nationwide, they have expanded their campus portfolio and established robust diversity-focused partnerships with national and regional organizations. This includes forging relationships with twice as many HBCUs and HSIs compared to previous years and collaborating with entities like HBCU 20x20, Career right Here, Power To Fly, and CodePath. Beyond recruitment, Stryker demonstrates its dedication by providing specialized support for interns and new graduates from underrepresented backgrounds. This support includes mentorship, participation in employee resource groups, and involvement in development programs. These initiatives, geared towards recruiting and retaining underrepresented talent, are essential to advancing diversity and inclusion within the company and fostering a more inclusive and equitable workplace.