About the role#
As a Talent Acquisition Project Intern, you will work on short-term projects within the Global Monetization Product and Technology team. You will gain hands-on experience in recruitment while supporting hiring managers and recruiters. This role focuses on building talent pipelines and refining hiring processes.
What you'll do#
- Support recruiters across English and Mandarin-speaking regions by defining technical candidate profiles and calibrating talent needs.
- Build pipelines of technical talent by identifying and engaging passive candidates on platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, and Stack Overflow.
- Assist in the development and execution of sourcing strategies.
- Organize virtual hiring events and gather data for market intelligence reports.
- Contribute to diversity-focused sourcing initiatives.
- Refine sourcing tools and processes to improve hiring efficiency.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Motivation to learn about both technical and non-technical recruitment.
- Interest in the tech industry, specifically roles in Product Management, Design, Strategy, or Data Science.
- A data-driven mindset and willingness to use metrics for sourcing strategies.
- Familiarity with or interest in learning sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter or technical forums.
- Prior internship or project experience in HR or recruiting is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $25 per hour.
- Timeline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
About TikTok
TikTok operates as an entertainment provider. The company maintains a global presence with offices in cities including Los Angeles, Singapore, New York, London, and Tokyo. It employs over 92,000 people. The organization is privately held.
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