Encouraging candidate engagement and fostering meaningful connections is crucial for building a vibrant early career community. Remember - it starts with your team setting expectations around participation and engagement!
Below are some prompts you can use to spark conversations among candidates in the Forum:
Sample Posts
Have candidates introduce themselves with a fun fact.
Ask where candidates are from and/or where they go to school.
Ask candidates what gets them most excited about joining your program.
Ask what hobbies side hustles, or extracurriculars candidates enjoy.
Pose fun questions like "What's on your bucket list this summer?" or "If you could only eat one cuisine for the rest of your life, what would it be?"
Gather feedback near the end of your program, asking questions like "What is (or has been) your favorite part of the internship program?"
Post anecdotal company updates, videos, or resources. Use the Forum as an additional reminder of the steps in your Journey Templates!
Encourage candidates to fill out their profiles or connect on LinkedIn
Sample Polls
Use the poll feature to gauge interest in event dates, times, or weekend activities. Summer baseball game, anyone?
Use polls to ask trivia questions about your company, pop culture, sports, and more.
Polls can also be used as conversation starters - survey candidates to see how excited they are to get started, what office they'll be working at, or what their favorite lunch meal is.