How could WIL help me build a talent pipeline?

Hiring a WIL student can help your organization take a proactive approach with your talent pipeline. It's a low risk way to recruit talented individuals to your organization. Many employers think of the WIL experience as a long job interview - it provides you with the opportunity to assess the student's skills and fit within the organization, and determine if they are the right fit for a long-term position.

Examples of ways that WIL students can be part of your organization's talent pipeline:

Attract talented individuals to your organization

Draw from a wide talent pool of students
Develop brand recognition among students to attract the next generation of talent
Hire for potential - not just to fill an immediate need

Prepare for organizational change

Plan for retirements, turnover, and uncertainty by increasing your talent pipeline (looking 3, 5, 10 years ahead)
Prepare for growth (planning to enter new markets, new products)
Use students to bring new ideas and innovation into the organization

Make the most of your resources

Save money - WIL students are a low or no cost option to address immediate labour needs
Reduce recruiting and training costs by hiring your WIL student again in future terms and after graduation
Hiring WIL students is a way to give back to your community through training and developing future professionals