About the role#
This is a 10-week paid internship for Summer 2027. You will learn the three core areas of our business: recruiting, account management, and field support. This role focuses heavily on sales and requires strong business acumen as you interact with employees, candidates, and clients. Successful completion of the program may lead to a full-time offer in our Sales Development Representative program.
What you'll do#
- Post open positions online and evaluate resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Schedule interviews and shadow recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
- Maintain records and documentation in our Applicant Tracking System.
- Shadow account managers during cold calls, client visits, requisition qualifications, and the client acquisition process.
- Participate in lead generation and attend networking events.
- Attend contractor lunches.
- Shadow field support during background investigations, drug tests, and the unemployment claims process.
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.
- Experience in customer service and sales.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
- This is a full-time internship.
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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