About the role#
This is a 10-week paid internship focused on the three core business areas at Aerotek: recruiting, account management, and field support. You will gain hands-on experience in a local office with a heavy emphasis on sales. This program is designed to provide a comprehensive look at our operations and may lead to a full-time offer as a Sales Development Representative.
What you'll do#
- Post open positions online and manage candidate pools.
- Review resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Schedule interviews for recruiters.
- Shadow recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
- Maintain documentation in the applicant tracking system.
- Join account managers for cold calls, client visits, and the client acquisition process.
- Participate in lead generation and cold calling sessions.
- Attend networking events and contractor lunches.
- Observe field support processes, including background investigations, drug tests, and unemployment claims.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university seeking a BA or BS degree.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
- Prior experience in customer service or sales.
- A sales degree, minor, or certificate is preferred.
- Students transitioning between their junior and senior years are preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is located in North Charleston, South Carolina.
- This is an on-site, full-time role.
- The internship term is rolling.
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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