About the role#
This is a 10-week paid internship focused on learning the three phases of business at Aerotek: recruiting, account management, and field support. You will gain exposure to sales processes while working with employees, candidates, contractors, and clients. Successful completion of the program may lead to a full-time offer for the Sales Development Representative program.
What you'll do#
- Post open roles online using the candidate tracking system.
- Review resumes and identify qualified candidates for interviews.
- Schedule interviews for the recruiting team.
- Shadow recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
- Maintain documentation in the Applicant Tracking System.
- Participate in lead generation and cold calling sessions.
- Shadow account managers during cold calls, client visits, requisition qualifications, and the client acquisition process.
- Attend contractor lunches and networking events.
- Shadow field support during background investigations, drug tests, and the unemployment process.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university seeking a BA or BS degree.
- Experience in customer service and sales.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- A sales degree, minor, or certificate is preferred.
- Students transitioning between their junior and senior years are preferred.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
- This is a full-time, paid internship with a rolling term.
About Aerotek
Aerotek is a staffing and recruiting firm founded in 1983. Based in Hanover, Maryland, the company operates a network of over 200 offices across North America. It provides workforce solutions for industries including manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, and facilities maintenance. The company is part of the Allegis Group.
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