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 full sales cycle while interacting with candidates, contractors, and clients. This program provides hands-on experience in a local operation and may lead to a full-time offer in the Sales Development Representative program upon completion.
What you'll do#
- Post job openings through the candidate tracking system to build 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.
- Maintain documentation within the Applicant Tracking System.
- Participate in lead generation and shadow cold calling sessions.
- Attend contractor lunches, networking events, and client visits.
- Observe account managers during cold calls, client acquisition, and requisition qualifications.
- Shadow field support staff during background investigations, drug testing, and the unemployment claims process.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university seeking a BA or BS degree.
- Preference for students transitioning between their junior and senior years.
- Preference for those pursuing a sales degree, minor, or certificate.
- Experience in customer service or sales.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Huntsville, Alabama.
- The role is on-site.
- 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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