38 [Grad Series] Designing a Meaningful Graduate Experience | James Schlunke from Capgemini

In this episode of the VMJPod Graduate Recruitment Series, hosts David Macciocca and Steven Nield chat with James Schlunke, Graduate Program Senior Manager at Capgemini. James shares how Capgemini has scaled their graduate program, embedded a values-first hiring mindset, and created a strong sense of belonging for early talent across Australia and beyond.

Whether you're refining your approach or building from scratch, James offers practical takeaways on personalising the graduate journey, gaining stakeholder buy-in, and measuring what really matters.

Key Topics:
01:14 – Meet James Schlunke and Capgemini's graduate program
03:38 – From operations to attraction: James' journey
06:12 – Defining a values-led hiring approach
09:45 – Elevating the graduate experience across locations
13:06 – How to scale with a personal touch
15:41 – Embedding a sense of belonging
19:03 – Lessons from Capgemini’s regional talent strategy
21:57 – Aligning hiring with internal mobility
24:36 – How James uses video to increase impact
27:04 – Advice for early careers leaders scaling programs
29:16 – Final reflections and where to connect

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