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Attracting Emerging Engineers of All Backgrounds at BILL

When BILL, a leading payment automation solution, wanted to compete with top tech companies for high-perfoming tech talent, they partnered with CodePath through the Internship Connection Program (ICP) and Emerging Engineers Summit to unlock direct connections to qualified Computer Science students.

 

The Results

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students waitlisted to be interviewed

71

student matches for technical roles

54

interviews scheduled 

6

CodePath students hired

99

students waitlisted to be interviewed

71

student matches for technical roles

54

interviews scheduled 

6

CodePath students hired

BILL Students

The Challenge

Building Brand Awareness

Many students are eager to work for a FAANG company after graduation, leaving lesser-known B2B companies like BILL as a second option, even though they offer comparable benefits for job seekers. Hiring early talent can be a challenge when potential candidates are unfamiliar with your brand and do not interact with the tool in their day-to-day. 

In order to build brand awareness, garner student interest alongside FAANG companies, BILL sponsored Internship Connection Program (ICP) and recruiting events like the Emerging Engineers Summit. 

Partnering with CodePath gave BILL access to thousands of qualified students from underserved backgrounds, while providing them with the professional skills they need to land and excel in technical roles at BILL. 

Program Highlights

High-level

During the 10-week program, student participants received tailored, step-by-step support from a community of career coaches, recruiters, and peers. 

Day-to-Day

Each day, students participated in workshops on professional skills presented by company sponsors

Mentorship

Each student was paired with a dedicated Technical Career Coach, and connected with company partners weekly to engage in exclusive networking opportunities. In 2022, 100% of company sponsors hiring for summer internships invited students from the program to interview. 

Partnership Highlights

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Internship Connection Program 2021 - 2023

Positive Professional Outcomes

30 students landed a tech internship after completing the program and 29 students are currently in final interviews.

Core Skills Learned

Students strengthened their resumes and application materials, built dynamic LinkedIn profiles, practiced behavioral and technical interviewing, learned how to overcome imposter syndrome, and practiced offer negotiations. 

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Recruiting Events

After the breakout success of the ICP, Bill decided to take its partnership with CodePath one step further and participate in CodePath's recruiting events like the Emerging Engineers Summit, the nation’s largest virtual event dedicated to reaching and hiring early tech talent.

The combined efforts enabled BILL to amplify its brand and products to over 5,000 Computer Science students and alumni from 500+ universities, positioning itself as a magnet employer that is passionate about the future of early career tech talent nationwide. 

HEAR FROM PARTNERS AND ALUMNI

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Molly Gregware 

Director, Early Career Recruiting & Programs Leader, BILL

"Partnering with CodePath has been a game-changer for BILL... By engaging with students through initiatives like the Internship Connection Program and the Emerging Engineers Summit, we're not just filling roles - we're shaping the future of BILL with a tech workforce that reflects the customers we serve."

Marianyelis Jimenez (ICP) alumni
Marianyelis Jimenez

ICP Alumni

“I enjoyed the company hours, enjoyed getting my resume reviewed, I also enjoyed putting what I learned to the test and seeing the results of it.”

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