About the role#
This is a 10-week paid internship focused on learning the three phases of business at Aerotek: recruiting, account management, and field support. You will gain exposure to the sales process while working with employees, candidates, contractors, and clients. Successful completion of the program may lead to a full-time offer for the Sales Development Representative program.
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 between candidates and recruiters.
- Shadow recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
- Document activity within the Applicant Tracking System.
- Join account managers on cold calls, client visits, and during the client acquisition and requisition qualification processes.
- Participate in lead generation and cold calling sessions.
- Attend networking events and contractor lunches.
- Observe field support tasks, including 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 or sales.
- Proficiency using MS Office.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Osseo, Minnesota.
- 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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