About the role#
As a Talent Acquisition Project Intern for our E-commerce team, you will help build the teams that power our global shopping experience. You will partner with recruiters and hiring managers to identify and attract technical talent. You will also serve as a brand ambassador, ensuring a welcoming experience for potential hires.
What you'll do#
- Support hiring managers and recruiters in English and Mandarin-speaking regions to define candidate profiles and calibrate talent needs.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to build a pipeline of technical talent.
- Identify and engage passive candidates through channels like LinkedIn, GitHub, and Stack Overflow.
- Refine sourcing processes and tools to improve hiring efficiency and candidate quality.
- Organize virtual hiring events, gather data for market intelligence reports, and assist with diversity-focused sourcing initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program.
- Ability to commit to a 6-month full-time work period starting in Summer 2026.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Motivation to learn about technical and non-technical recruitment.
- Prior internship or project experience in HR or recruiting is preferred.
- Familiarity with or interest in learning sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter or technical forums.
- Interest in tech industry roles such as Product Management, Design, Strategy, or Data Science.
- A data-driven mindset and a willingness to use metrics to inform sourcing strategies.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
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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