In this episode of the VMJPod Graduate Recruitment Series, David Macciocca and Steven Nield speak with Kelly Pfeffer, Graduate Talent Lead at Suncorp.

Kelly shares what it really takes to build long-term momentum in graduate hiring — from managing 10,000+ applications to supporting hiring leaders and earning trust with candidates. She explains why grad recruitment can’t be rushed, how to help leaders hire for potential (not just experience), and where technology and automation can free up time for the moments that matter.

If you’re playing the long game in early careers, this episode is full of smart, sustainable advice.

Key Topics Include:
02:35 – Overview of Suncorp’s graduate and intern programs
07:30 – Why grad recruiters are both competitive and deeply connected
13:00 – Setting expectations early in the candidate journey
19:00 – Supporting hiring leaders to hire for potential, not experience
24:55 – A shift in mindset: grads taking ownership of their development
27:00 – From CVs to capabilities: shifting how we assess grads
29:30 – Advice for early talent teams starting out
34:24 – Building momentum: why grad hiring takes time
38:42 – The future role of a grad recruiter
42:20 – Let tech handle the volume, so you can focus on people
45:00 – Common challenges and the future of early careers
47:30 – Final reflections and closing thanks

If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-tos.

Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists or click on the pricing page to learn about our new 60-day pilot program.

Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMyJob, we are so grateful when you do that!

In this episode, host Megan Alexander sits down with Emma Lang, the APAC Employer Brand and Recruitment Marketing Lead at Haleon.

Emma shares how her team embraced VideoMyJob to scale branded video content across the organisation, build trust with talent, and turn employees into powerful brand advocates.

Emma and her team didn’t just adopt video content for the sake of trendiness—they set clear objectives to drive meaningful outcomes, and this episode is packed with ket takeaways for anyone looking to build or evolve their employer brand.

• [00:00:00] - Introduction and Welcome
• [00:02:25] - Emma’s Role at Haleon and Overview of the Team
• [00:06:15] - Previous Challenges in Employee Story Content
• [00:08:12] - Key Goals During the VideoMyJob Pilot
• [00:11:00] - Adoption and Implementation Experience
• [00:16:30] - Impact and Engagement Metrics Post-Integration
• [00:30:15] - Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations

If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-tos.

Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists or click on the pricing page to learn about our new 60-day pilot program.

Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMyJob, we are so grateful when you do that!

In this episode of the VMJPod Graduate Recruitment Series, David Macciocca and Steven Nield speak with Stuart Clark, Early & Diverse Careers Manager at AustralianSuper.

From building a graduate program from scratch to expanding internationally, Stuart shares his journey, lessons learned, and the innovative strategies that are shaping the fund's early careers success. Whether you're just starting a graduate program or looking to refine an existing one, this episode is full of actionable insights.

Key Topics Include:
00:20 – Meet Stuart Clark from AustralianSuper
01:10 – Stuart’s early careers journey and role overview
03:12 – Starting the graduate program from scratch
05:40 – Structuring the program for long-term growth
08:25 – Embedding inclusion into early careers
11:10 – The challenge of employer branding in superannuation
14:35 – Expanding internationally: UK and beyond
17:50 – Maintaining consistency across regions
20:15 – Internal stakeholder engagement and program buy-in
23:30 – Advice for building a graduate program from the ground up
26:45 – Final reflections and future of early careers at AustralianSuper

If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-tos.

Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists or click on the pricing page to learn about our new 60-day pilot program.

Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMyJob, we are so grateful when you do that!

In this episode of the VMJPod Graduate Recruitment Series, David Macciocca and Steven Nield sit down with Heather Hunt, Graduate Talent Acquisition Lead at Deloitte. Heather shares what it takes to stand out in a competitive market, how Deloitte is connecting with future talent earlier and why internal mobility is key to long-term retention.

From shifting university engagement strategies to strengthening partnerships with professional bodies like CAANZ, Heather offers practical insights into what’s changing—and what’s working—across the graduate landscape.

Key Topics Covered:
00:14 – Heather’s background and early talent journey
02:10 – Challenges in attracting accounting students
03:56 – Partnering with CAANZ to boost industry interest
06:04 – The importance of data in shaping recruitment strategy
10:00 – Exploring new outreach models and content
15:28 – Shifting the conversation with high school engagement
20:22 – Making internal mobility part of the graduate experience
26:40 – Heather’s advice for future-focused early careers teams

If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-tos.

Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists or click on the pricing page to learn about our new 60-day pilot program.

Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMyJob, we are so grateful when you do that!

In this episode of the VMJPod Graduate Recruitment Series, hosts David Macciocca and Steven Nield chat with James Schlunke, Graduate Program Senior Manager at Capgemini. James shares how Capgemini has scaled their graduate program, embedded a values-first hiring mindset, and created a strong sense of belonging for early talent across Australia and beyond.

Whether you're refining your approach or building from scratch, James offers practical takeaways on personalising the graduate journey, gaining stakeholder buy-in, and measuring what really matters.

Key Topics:
01:14 – Meet James Schlunke and Capgemini's graduate program
03:38 – From operations to attraction: James' journey
06:12 – Defining a values-led hiring approach
09:45 – Elevating the graduate experience across locations
13:06 – How to scale with a personal touch
15:41 – Embedding a sense of belonging
19:03 – Lessons from Capgemini’s regional talent strategy
21:57 – Aligning hiring with internal mobility
24:36 – How James uses video to increase impact
27:04 – Advice for early careers leaders scaling programs
29:16 – Final reflections and where to connect

If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-tos.

Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists or click on the pricing page to learn about our new 60-day pilot program.

Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMyJob, we are so grateful when you do that!

In this episode of the VMJPod, host Megan Alexander sits down with Jasmine Barnabe, a Graduate Programs Consultant at Westpac, to discuss their recent participation in the VideoMyJob (VMJ) Pilot Program in partnership with GradConnection.

They explore the journey of incorporating video content to enhance the candidate experience for graduates, the insights gained through this initiative, and the impressive outcomes that followed.

• [00:00:10] - Introduction to the podcast and guest
• [00:04:00] - Overview of Jasmine's role and the VMJ pilot
• [00:09:06] - Discussion on the video content creation process
• [10:38] - Presentation of key results post-implementation
• [15:01] - Insights on the importance of visibility and representation
• [19:57] - Jasmine’s summary of the pilot program impact

If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-tos.

Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists or click on the pricing page to learn about our new 60-day pilot program.

Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMyJob, we are so grateful when you do that!

How can you make your employer brand resonate with graduates? David Macciocca chats with Steven Nield from GHD about the power of authentic employee storytelling in graduate attraction. Hear how the VMJ Activator Program (a fast-paced video content initiative designed to boost engagement with prospective candidates) helped GHD drive engagement and redefine the way they connect with future talent.

Key Takeaways:

• Launching the Activator Program at GHD
• Targeted comms that boost graduate participation
• Coaching and structuring authentic content
• Rewarding internal champions of the initiative
• Social media reach and visibility
• Why authenticity drives stronger candidate fit

If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-tos.

Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists or click on the pricing page to learn about our new 60-day pilot program.

Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMyJob, we are so grateful when you do that!

What does it take to retain top graduate talent in hyper-growth environments? In this episode, David Macciocca and Steven Nield sit down with Greg Thom from Airwallex to discuss building scalable, values-aligned graduate programs that go beyond the basics. Greg shares practical strategies from one of Australia’s most innovative fintechs.

Highlights Include:

• Apprenticeships as a path into early careers
• Scaling graduate and intern programs
• Hiring manager enablement and accountability
• Transparency as a recruitment advantage
• Why interns should work on real business problems
• Culture, energy, and graduate impact at scale

If you want to learn more about activating your employer brand strategy and EVP then you can check out podcast.videomyjob.com for a library of industry perspectives and how-tos.

Now, if you’re ready to level up your activation strategy then you need an employee story video platform and that’s what we do! Go to videomyjob.com/demo to book a walkthrough with one of our video specialists or click on the pricing page to learn about our new 60-day pilot program.

Lastly, we’d love for you to help us spread the word about the VMJPod to attract new experts and practitioners to share their activation strategies, so please take a screenshot and post it on LinkedIn, don’t forget to tag us at VideoMyJob, we are so grateful when you do that!