Recognized for Excellence in Every Campus Forward Award Category
ZS received a Campus Forward Award for Excellence in Recruitment Strategies, Tech Innovation, Candidate Experience, DE&I, and Internship Programming.
Receiving an award for each category reflects ZS's unwavering excellence and commitment to providing the best experience for the next generation of talent. ZS invests in innovative recruitment strategies, cutting-edge technology, thoughtful candidate experiences, inclusive recruitment practices, and standout internship programs. See below for the highlights of their strategies in each one of these categories.
Excellence in Recruitment Strategies
The early careers team at ZS has revolutionized the way they connect with emerging talent! By adopting a dynamic, school-agnostic approach, they've hosted an array of captivating virtual events. From engaging Discover ZS sessions and interactive resume prep workshops to inspiring DEI panels and lively 'ask us anything Q&As,' they meet candidates at every stage of their career journey with enthusiasm and drive. Their presence at on-campus career fairs, student club events, and national diversity conferences ensures that every interaction is personalized, informative, and filled with energy. Once candidates enter the interview pipeline, they experience seamless communication at every step. Detailed process explanations, prompt feedback, and swift offer decisions keep the excitement and momentum going through to the onboarding stages.
Excellence in Tech Innovation
The ZS early careers team knows that candidate experience is essential to the early talent pipeline. With cutting-edge technology like Handshake, 12Twenty, and Mettl, they've supercharged their process, from event marketing to candidate sourcing and interview response times. This innovation means they can get back to applicants faster, providing timely feedback at all stages. Their school-agnostic approach has truly flourished with these advancements, broadening their application pipeline and bringing in a wealth of qualified, diverse talent from a wide range of schools and programs that were previously out of reach. By harnessing these technological innovations, ZS has transformed their recruitment process, ensuring an inclusive and efficient hiring experience.
Excellence in Candidate Experience
The ZS early careers team understands that a fantastic candidate experience is crucial to the early talent pipeline. That's why they’ve designed a robust campus engagement plan which includes pre-interview communication focused on upcoming networking opportunities, key application timelines, and interview preparation. During the interview process, candidates receive timely communication on next steps and offer decisions. Post-interview, candidates have the chance to request feedback, ask questions about their offers, and connect with ZSers in similar roles. For those who accept their offers, ZS keeps the momentum going with monthly newsletters, LinkedIn groups, GroupMe chats, and virtual connection events focused on fostering relationships well before programs begin to ensure a standout candidate experience, from their first encounter with ZS to their first day as a ZSer.
Excellence in DE&I
Diverse talent pipelines are the lifeblood of innovation at ZS, and the Early Careers team is on a mission to connect with the most dynamic and diverse students from across the country! Their dedication shines through in the ZS SEED Immersion and Apprentice programs, which target freshmen and sophomores from underrepresented communities and serve as launchpads to the coveted summer internship program and full-time careers at ZS. To ensure a vibrant mix of talent, ZS has proactively built new alliances with HBCUs and HSIs campuses, and has invested in national partnerships with organizations like TMCF, O4U, Forte, SHPE, and Break Through Tech. These efforts are not just about recruitment; they are about crafting a future filled with diverse perspectives and groundbreaking solutions!
Excellence in Internship Programming
At ZS, interns dive headfirst into exciting, impactful projects that shape real client solutions from day one! The ZS internship program immerses interns into dynamic project teams where they contribute to groundbreaking results for clients. But it’s not all work and no play—interns also enjoy a vibrant community experience through thrilling national program events, lively local office gatherings, mentorship connections, and inspiring leadership-hosted lunch-and-learns. ZS pours significant time, resources, and energy into the summer internship program because they know these interns could be the future trailblazers of ZS or their client partners. The result? An impressive intern return offer rate of over 80%!
