Why Interns and Entry-Level Hires Need a Better Relocation Experience

Relocating talent isn’t just about logistics—it’s about first impressions.

For interns and entry-level hires, relocation is often their first interaction with your company beyond the interview. It sets the tone for everything that follows: engagement, trust, performance, and retention. When that experience is slow, confusing, or disorganized, it sends the wrong message.

Today’s early-career professionals are more mobile than ever, and they expect better. Here’s why it’s time to rethink how your company supports relocations for interns and new hires—and how Orion Mobility helps make it simple, compliant, and cost-effective.

This Generation Expects More

Interns and entry-level hires are digital natives. They're used to real-time updates, intuitive apps, and personalized support. So when relocation involves paper receipts, delayed reimbursements, or confusing processes, it feels outdated and impersonal.

This generation values employers who are:

• Transparent and organized

• Digitally enabled

• Responsive to their needs

Providing a seamless relocation experience—especially for candidates just starting their careers sends a powerful signal: we’re ready for you, and we care about your journey.

The Stakes Are Higher for Early-Career Talent

Most interns and entry-level hires don’t have the financial buffer that senior employees may have. That means:

• They can't afford to wait weeks for reimbursements

• A single delay can disrupt their move or job start

• Unexpected expenses can become a serious burden

When companies fail to anticipate these challenges, the impact isn’t just financial—it’s emotional. That stress can lead to disengagement, frustration, or even offer withdrawals.

Why Traditional Relocation Support Falls Short

Many HR teams are still using systems and processes designed for high-level transfers, not candidates or interns. These programs tend to be:

• One-size-fits-all

• Complicated and slow

• Disconnected from intern or early-talent expectations

That creates gaps in experience, compliance risks, and unnecessary internal workload. Worse, it puts your brand reputation at risk at a time when reviews and word-of-mouth matter more than ever.

What a Better Experience Looks Like

At Orion Mobility, we’ve designed relocation solutions specifically for early-career talent. That means fast, flexible, and compliant systems that reduce internal lift while improving the experience for your hires.

With Orion, you get:

• Custom relocation policies for interns and new hires

• Easy digital expense submissions and mobile-friendly tools

• Fast reimbursements and centralized payment management

• Real-time visibility for HR teams

• Full IRS compliance, including automated gross-ups where applicable

• A dedicated support team who understands early-career mobility needs

Whether you're moving five interns or onboarding a global cohort, we help eliminate friction so your candidates start strong.

Intern and Candidate Experience = Long-Term ROI

Better relocation programs don’t just move people. They:

• Improve intern-to-hire conversion rates

• Increase retention among first-year employees

• Accelerate onboarding and productivity

• Strengthen your employer brand

In a competitive hiring market, these aren’t perks—they’re essential advantages.

Relocating for a new opportunity is a big moment. When companies treat it like an afterthought, they miss the chance to create connection, loyalty, and momentum from day one.

Let’s raise the bar for early-career talent. Let’s make relocation a competitive strength.