In the first episode of a special six-part VMJPod graduate series, host David Macciocca, CEO of VMJ, and Steve Nield from GHD, sat down with Kristy Abbott, Product Owner for Career Programmes at ANZ, to explore how the bank is leading the charge with a progressive, degree-agnostic hiring strategy. Kristy’s insights offer a compelling look at the future of talent acquisition and deliver practical takeaways for recruiters looking to innovate their approach.

Key Topics Discussed:
Introduction to ANZ's Graduate Program (00:00:10): Kristy provides background information on her recruitment experience and her role at ANZ.
Volume of Applications (00:01:19): Discussion on the significant increase in graduate applications from 5,000 to 11,000 in three years.
Removing Resume Requirements (00:05:12): Exploring the impact of eliminating the CV requirement and adopting a degree-agnostic stance to increase diversity.
Assessment Processes (00:09:42): Insights into the structured assessment process that includes video interviews and gamified assessments, focusing on a candidate's potential rather than their past academic achievements.
Diversity and Inclusion (00:14:19): The successful efforts in reaching a diverse applicant pool, including the consideration of undocumented backgrounds and First Nations' recruitment.
Career Pathways for Graduates (00:19:01): How ANZ supports the development of graduates and the openness to various career paths within the bank.
Retention and Feedback Mechanisms (00:24:51): Discussing graduate retention rates and the iterative process of refining recruitment strategies based on past experiences.

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