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The Pillars of an Award-Winning Program
UKG 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
The Early Careers recruiting team at UKG exemplifies an innovative approach to sourcing and recruiting emerging talent. They actively engage with the next generation of employees through strategic, in-person events at target schools near UKG headquarters, offering valuable resources such as resume workshops and interview preparation. Furthermore, UKG hosted 40 diverse events during the Fall of 2023, reaching over 2,000 candidates through virtual workshops, presentations, campus office hours, and face-to-face interactions. To showcase the company’s competitive offerings and vibrant work culture, the team developed a dedicated Early Career & Internships landing page, emphasizing UKG's appeal to emerging professionals.
Standout Candidate Experience
The Early Careers team at UKG places the upmost importance on candidate experience, going above and beyond to ensure every touch point in the hiring process is smooth and meaningful. They start by building a complete conversation from meeting the candidate and taking detailed notes for the next UKG contact to pick up right where they leave off. UKG has a Talent Squad of employees who join the early careers team at department- specific events, speaking to their personal experience and setting clear role expectations. UKG also has previous interns who were hired into early- careers roles who are high performers and passionate about the program to conduct interviews and put candidates at ease.
Innovative Use of Technology
UKG’s early careers team utilizes platforms like RippleMatch in their process to work efficiently and get back to applicants faster. The platform provides data analytics and insights on the effectiveness of sourcing and events, enhancing the team’s ability to provide a positive candidate experience and make for strategic decisions. The platform allows for seamless event follow up, sending every candidate a personalized communication and direct point of contact, while moving top candidates into the hiring process efficiently. The team also uses the platform to pipeline candidates and tailor periodic communication per target audience, using technology tools such as ChatGPT to draft messages. The team uses other tools and platforms, such as HackerRank, to efficiently assess technical skills without losing the personalized touch.