Date of Graduation

5-2023

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Department

Marketing

Advisor/Mentor

Rapert, Molly

Abstract

During the summer of 2021, I served as the Emerging Talent intern in Human Resources for PetSmart. While this internship was virtual, PetSmart is the largest pet retailer and is headquartered in Phoenix Arizona. I served as the Human Resources intern in Emerging Talent. The Emerging Talent team is responsible for recruiting and developing the future talent of PetSmart through identifying diverse top-caliber talent and positioning the organization as an employer of choice. Over the summer, I was tasked with developing a campus ambassador program for talent acquisition to increase diversity in the variety of roles and programs that Emerging Talent recruits for. This thesis outlines the 10-week process of building the program, key characteristics of Gen Z, and key takeaways from the summer.

Keywords

Internship, Recruiting, Gen Z, PetSmart, Human Resources, Hiring, Entry Roles

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