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 experience in sales and business operations while working with employees, candidates, and clients. Successful completion of the program may lead to a full-time offer in the Sales Development Representative program.
What you'll do#
- Post open positions online to grow the candidate pool.
- Review resumes and select qualified candidates for interviews.
- Schedule candidate interviews with recruiters.
- Shadow recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
- Maintain documentation in the Applicant Tracking System.
- Attend contractor lunches and networking events.
- Join account managers for cold calls, client visits, and the client acquisition process.
- Participate in lead generation and cold calling sessions.
- Observe requisition qualifications.
- Shadow field support during background investigations, drug tests, and unemployment processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university seeking a BA or BS degree.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Experience in customer service or sales.
- A sales degree, minor, or certificate is preferred.
- Students transitioning between their junior and senior years are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Hamden, CT.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
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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