Description

In this episode of Inside BT, we sit down with Katie Dykstra, the Director of Human Capital for Business Today, and hear about the changes Business Today has made towards preserving accessibility and equity in recruiting new members. Inside BT is a series that was launched to reflect on how Business Today, a nonprofit that's entirely run by undergraduates, has adapted to the new digital normal created by COVID. 

Time Stamps

0:00 - 1:05: Katie's experience in BT and how she became involved with Human Capital
1:05 - 1:47: Favorite memory in Business Today; her freshman experience at the International Conference
1:47 - 2:45: Fall goals for recruiting and human capital in a remote semester; being transparent about the mission and its accessibility to a diverse set of backgrounds
2:45 - 4:04: How the application process has changed with regards to diversity, equity, and inclusion
4:04 - 5:18: Virtual onboarding for new members, such as a digital membership packet
5:18 - 6:12: Challenges of recruiting in a digital environment
6:12 - 7:54: Member engagement through virtual career-focused seminars
7:54 - 8:50: Best takeaway from BT
8:50 - 9:37: For the student club leaders, how can they navigate virtual recruiting and nurture an inclusive virtual environment?
9:37 - 10:15: Considerations for students who want to apply to BT