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Mondelez International is among the top 20 programs in the country to be recognized for excellence in Early-Career Engagement. Their application demonstrated excellence in crafting intentional keep-warm strategies, building community, preventing reneges, fostering mentorship, and successfully converting interns to full-time roles. Below, you’ll find the highlights of their award-winning application including the proudest achievements of their early-career engagement strategies.
Abode is proud to recognize Mondelez International for their strong approach to early-career engagement.
Read what this organization had to say about their winning strategies.
“At Mondelez International, we believe the intern experience should feel exciting long before day one. From welcome gifts and employee spotlights to holiday socials, intern alumni panels, and personalized check-ins, our pre-onboarding journey is designed to help interns feel connected, supported, and genuinely welcomed from the moment they accept their offer. By the time they walk through our doors, they’ve already built relationships with their managers & fellow interns, gained confidence, and found a sense of belonging; and that’s what makes the experience so special!”
“We believe community starts the moment an offer is accepted. Through Abode, interns receive company news and updates, resources, onboarding milestones, and personable touches, from LinkedIn announcement prompts to Teams backgrounds and email signatures they can leverage, all in one welcoming space. Function-aligned cohorts create opportunities for connection, conversation, and support within the intern class. Pre-start events bring everyone together, and regular updates keep the excitement growing. By the time interns walk through our doors, they already feel connected- to their teams, their peers, and the company itself; and that sense of belonging is something our team is truly proud to create.”
This organization had one of the lowest renege rates among their peers who applied.
In their application, they cited regular communication with new hires between acceptance and start date, connecting new hires with mentors or buddies before the start date, and providing relocation or logistical support early as the top 3 reasons for their low rate.
“At Mondelez International, we're proud of our three-tiered mentorship model that ensures every campus hire is truly supported from day one. Each intern is intentionally paired with a manager who guides goals, performance and outcomes, a mentor who nurtures long-term career thinking and professional growth, and a buddy who offers a more personal connection helping interns navigate the workplace, build relationships, settle into a new city, and feel comfortable asking everyday questions. We partner with the business months in advance to identify these support partners and connect them with interns before day one, creating early trust, clear expectations, and a sense of belonging from the very beginning.”
This organization had one of the top internship to full-time conversion rates among their peers.
“Our Taste the Future internship program is intentionally designed as a career launchpad, not just a summer experience. Interns lead meaningful projects that create real ownership, visibility, and measurable impact while receiving continuous feedback, mentorship, and development throughout the experience. We view the internship as a two-way interview: interns explore our culture, teams, and opportunities while the business assesses performance, collaboration, and leadership potential. Leadership exposure, networking events, fireside chats, and cross-functional learning create connections and a pathway to full-time roles. Ultimately, the program builds confidence, belonging, and excitement, growing a long-term career with us.”
