About the role#
This is a 10-week paid internship focused on learning the three core business areas at Aerotek: recruiting, account management, and field support. You will gain exposure to the sales process while working with employees, candidates, contractors, and clients. This program is designed to provide practical experience in a staffing and recruiting environment.
What you'll do#
- Post open positions online to grow the candidate pool.
- Review resumes and select qualified candidates for the interview process.
- Coordinate interview schedules with recruiters.
- Shadow recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
- Keep documentation updated in the applicant tracking system.
- Join recruiters for contractor lunches and attend networking events.
- Shadow account managers during cold calls, client visits, client acquisition, and requisition qualifications.
- Participate in lead generation and cold calling sessions.
- Observe field support during 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 roles.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Metairie, Louisiana.
- The position is on-site and full-time.
- This is a 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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