About the role#
This is a 10-week paid internship focused on the three core areas of our business: recruiting, account management, and field support. You will gain hands-on experience in sales while working alongside our team to support our staffing and services solutions. This program is designed to help you build business acumen through direct interaction with candidates, contractors, and clients.
What you'll do#
- Post job openings and manage candidate flow through our tracking system.
- Review resumes and select qualified candidates for interviews.
- Coordinate interview schedules between candidates and recruiters.
- Shadow recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the Applicant Tracking System.
- Participate in lead generation and cold calling sessions.
- Attend networking events and contractor lunches.
- Shadow account managers during client visits, cold calls, and the client acquisition process.
- Observe field support tasks, including background investigations, drug testing, and unemployment claims processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university pursuing a BA or BS degree.
- Preference for students transitioning between their junior and senior years.
- Preference for those with a sales degree, minor, or certificate.
- Prior experience in customer service or sales.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Knoxville, Tennessee.
- The position is on-site and full-time.
- This is a rolling internship program.
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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