About the role#
This is a 10-week paid internship for Summer 2027. You will learn how our local operations function across recruiting, account management, and field support. The program focuses on sales and requires you to interact with our employees, candidates, contractors, and clients. Successful completion may lead to a full-time offer in our Sales Development Representative program.
What you'll do#
- Post open positions to our candidate tracking system.
- Review resumes and select qualified candidates.
- Schedule interviews for our recruiters.
- Shadow recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
- Maintain documentation in the Applicant Tracking System.
- Participate in lead generation and cold calling sessions.
- Attend contractor lunches and networking events.
- Shadow account managers during cold calls, client visits, requisition qualifications, and the client acquisition process.
- Observe field support during background investigations, drug tests, and unemployment 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 a sales degree, minor, or certificate.
- Experience in customer service and sales.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
Location & details#
- Location: Portage, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time position.
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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