39 [Grad Series] The Future of Graduate Recruitment | Heather Hunt from Deloitte

In this episode of the VMJPod Graduate Recruitment Series, David Macciocca and Steven Nield sit down with Heather Hunt, Graduate Talent Acquisition Lead at Deloitte. Heather shares what it takes to stand out in a competitive market, how Deloitte is connecting with future talent earlier and why internal mobility is key to long-term retention.

From shifting university engagement strategies to strengthening partnerships with professional bodies like CAANZ, Heather offers practical insights into what’s changing—and what’s working—across the graduate landscape.

Key Topics Covered:
00:14 – Heather’s background and early talent journey
02:10 – Challenges in attracting accounting students
03:56 – Partnering with CAANZ to boost industry interest
06:04 – The importance of data in shaping recruitment strategy
10:00 – Exploring new outreach models and content
15:28 – Shifting the conversation with high school engagement
20:22 – Making internal mobility part of the graduate experience
26:40 – Heather’s advice for future-focused early careers teams

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