35 [Grad Series] Rethinking Retention & Growth in Graduate Hiring | Greg Thom from Airwallex

In this episode of the VMJPod Graduate Recruitment Series, David Macciocca and Steven Nield sit down with Greg Thom, Global Early Careers Program Partner at Airwallex, to explore what it takes to build and retain high-performing graduate talent in a fast-scaling tech environment.

From navigating the evolving expectations of Gen Z to aligning hiring strategies with long-term business growth, Greg offers a grounded and insightful perspective on graduate recruitment at one of Australia’s fastest-growing fintechs.

• [00:01:00] Greg’s journey into early career hiring through apprenticeships.
• [00:03:25] The size and strategy behind Airwallex’s intern and graduate intake.
• [00:06:45] Balancing innovation with efficiency in hiring.
• [00:09:24] The role of hiring managers in supporting interns.
• [00:10:38] The impact of transparency on talent acquisition.
• [00:22:02] Importance of real projects for interns.
• [00:43:00] The infectious energy interns bring to teams.

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