Learn from the best
The Early Talent Awards celebrate the best employers for people to launch meaningful careers. Discover how winners raise the bar by going beyond conventional engagement to authentically connect with early talent.
Compelling brands
Compelling brands
73%
of early talent want purposeful work
ETA winners craft job opportunities that appeal to and resonate with the aspirations of emerging talent.
Proactive engagement
Proactive engagement
89%
of early talent value proactive outreach
Winners engage with early talent on a deeper level and inspire action through personalized and thoughtful messaging.
Meaningful events
Meaningful events
65%
won’t apply if values don’t align with theirs
It’s not just about drawing a crowd—winners connect authentically to ensure their events resonate with early talent.
Lasting relationships
Lasting relationships
36%
of early talent are widening their search
Winners excel in nurturing relationships over time, focusing on early identification and long-term engagement.
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The "Early Talent Award effect"
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Teresa
"After graduation, I decided to come back full-time to P&G due to the career growth and travel opportunities. I feel like I am helping the industry become more sustainable!"
Giana
"Because my tasks vary, no day looks the same for me, but that's one of the things I really liked about this role. I'm constantly getting to interact with people from all over the world!"
Rece
"My internship was all about building relationships. I couldn't have asked for a better experience—and can't wait to return to General Mills as an associate!"
Maria
"I am a first-generation student. This job represents the results of my education—it inspires me to believe that with hard work, anything is possible."
Winning strategies
Targeted engagement
CohnReznick's strategic use of Handshake for event optimization led to a 113% increase in job views and influenced 72% of their early talent hires.
Inclusive recruiting
Comcast's strategic investment in early talent led to a doubling of job views and a 150% growth in applications on Handshake, with 67% of hires being racially diverse.
Early engagement
Procter and Gamble's early engagement on Handshake enabled them to extend 85% more offers before the peak fall season.
Amplified brand
United Airlines proactively builds talent segments to drive brand awareness, increase engagement at events, and expand their qualified talent pool.
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