About the role#
This is a 10-week paid internship focused on learning the three core business phases at Aerotek: Recruiting, Account Management, and Field Support. You will gain exposure to the sales process while working with staff, candidates, contractors, and clients. Successful completion of this program may lead to a full-time offer for the Sales Development Representative program.
What you'll do#
- Post job openings to our candidate tracking system.
- Review resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Schedule interviews for recruiters.
- Shadow recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
- Keep documentation updated in the Applicant Tracking System.
- Attend contractor lunches and networking events.
- Shadow account managers on cold calls, client visits, and the client acquisition process.
- Observe requisition qualifications with account managers.
- Participate in lead generation and cold calling sessions.
- Shadow field support during background checks, drug tests, and the unemployment claims process.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university pursuing a BA or BS degree.
- Experience in customer service or sales.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- We prefer candidates who have a sales degree, minor, or certificate.
- We prefer students transitioning between their junior and senior years.
Location & details#
- This role is located on-site in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
- 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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