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Abode is proud to recognize JLL for excellence in building community and preventing reneges. There is a significant amount of effort and intention that takes place between candidates accepting an offer and showing up on their first day. In their application, JLL demonstrated how hard work and strategy benefits the individuals joining their program. Below, you’ll find the highlights of their early-career engagement strategy from their standout application.
Abode is proud to recognize JLL for their strong approach to early-career engagement.
Read what this organization had to say about their winning strategies.
“Our internship program transforms early career talent into future leaders through intentional community building. We're proud of our structured mentorship model that pairs each intern with both a direct supervisor and a cross-functional mentor, creating networks that extend beyond their immediate teams. Through collaborative capstone projects, professional development workshops, and informal networking events, we foster genuine connections among cohorts. What sets us apart is our commitment to staying connected—over 40% of our interns return as full-time employees, and our alumni network actively engages in mentoring subsequent cohorts, creating a sustainable cycle of community and growth.”
This organization had one of the lowest renege rates among their peers who applied.
In their application, they cited helping candidates see long-term career growth during the interview process, regular communication with new hires between acceptance and start date, and ensuring candidates clearly understand their compensation and benefits before accepting as the top 3 reasons for their low rate.
