34 [Grad Series] Embracing a Degree Agnostic Approach to Hiring | Kristy Abbott from ANZ

In the kickoff episode of the VMJPod Graduate Series, David Macciocca (VMJ) and Steve Nield (GHD) speak with Kristy Abbott, Product Owner for Career Programs at ANZ, about how the bank is reshaping its graduate recruitment strategy by removing degree and resume requirements. Discover how ANZ's inclusive, skill-focused hiring model is setting new standards in early talent acquisition.

Key Topics Covered:

• ANZ’s bold shift to degree-agnostic hiring
• Scaling applications from 5,000 to 11,000
• Eliminating CVs to reduce bias and improve diversity
• Structured assessments with gamification and video
• First Nations recruitment and inclusion strategies
• Graduate development pathways and career mobility
• Retention insights and continuous improvement

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