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Abode is proud to recognize WD (Western Digital) for excellence in building community and fostering mentorship. 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, WD (Western Digital) 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 WD (Western Digital) for their strong approach to early-career engagement.
Read what this organization had to say about their winning strategies.
“We prioritize connection before day one and throughout the internship experience at WD through various ways. Ahead of onboarding, we host a pre-onboarding call connecting incoming interns with program alumni to answer questions and ease early nerves. During the program, ‘Connection & Belonging’ is a core theme of the program, brought to life through intentional networking events, cross-team experiences, and employee giveback opportunities. Our Intern Summit further deepens connection by bringing interns across teams together for hands-on skill-building and shared experiences. This layered approach fosters early belonging and lasting relationships across the WD community.”
“WD has embedded mentorship as a core expectation of the intern experience. Every intern is paired with a dedicated mentor to support their growth and sense of belonging. To set mentors up for success, we host a structured orientation that equips them with clear expectations, tools, and guidance before interns arrive. Throughout the program, mentors serve as consistent, go-to support, helping interns navigate team dynamics, build confidence, and establish connections across the organization. This intentional approach ensures mentorship is not ad hoc, but a thoughtfully designed experience that drives meaningful engagement and development.”
