Zack Lord
Zack Lord

Zack Lord
Early Careers Recruiter
EY

Nominated For: The Talent Innovator Award

This award recognizes the experienced early career professionals who are reimagining how companies connect with Gen Z talent. They challenge traditional thinking by introducing new strategies, platforms, and touchpoints to meet students where they’re at. Whether through technology, storytelling, or community-building, they’re closing the gap between how recruiting has always been done—and how it needs to evolve.

From the Community: Why this Nominee Stands Out

To be considered for the CRCAs, individuals had to be nominated by a peer, manager, colleague, or direct report. These quotes were shared by the people who nominated this person for recognition, highlighting the impact and excellence they’ve demonstrated.

“I am thrilled to nominate Zack for the Campus Recruiting Choice Award in the Talent Innovator category! Zack is an incredibly impressive Early Careers recruiter who truly embodies the spirit of innovation in our recruiting efforts. His go-getter attitude and ability to make authentic connections with students on campus set him apart as a standout leader in our team.

Zack has employed a multitude of creative strategies to meet students where they are, ensuring that our engagement is both educational and meaningful. He consistently goes above and beyond to provide a positive experience for candidates, making them feel valued and connected to our firm.

What truly makes Zack a rockstar recruiter is his proactive approach to identifying areas of opportunity. He doesn’t just wait for challenges to arise; he actively seeks out ways to bridge gaps and enhance our recruiting strategies. His initiative to share his knowledge and experiences with peers and leadership fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Zack always keeps the candidate experience at the forefront of his efforts, and it shows in everything he does. His dedication to innovation and excellence makes him an outstanding nominee for this award. I am excited to support Zack in this well-deserved recognition!”

“Zack has always worked to understand the changing wants and needs of his students from the 6+ schools that he's recruited from throughout his career at EY. He constantly innovates in leading live events, sourcing candidate methods, and applicant outreach to ensure EY's brand and communications remain hip to what students are looking for in a professional opportunity or career path.”

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Congratulations to Zack for being nominated for the Talent Innovator Award, part of RippleMatch's 2025 Campus Recruiting Choice Awards!

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