About the role#
As a Talent Acquisition Project Intern on the E-commerce team, you will support the recruitment of technical talent. You will work with recruiters and hiring managers to identify and attract candidates. This role involves managing candidate pipelines, participating in hiring projects, and learning the fundamentals of technical recruitment. You will also help organize hiring events and contribute to market intelligence reports.
What you'll do#
- Support hiring managers and recruiters in English and Mandarin-speaking regions.
- 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 LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and other technical forums.
- Refine sourcing processes and tools to improve hiring efficiency.
- Organize virtual hiring events and assist with diversity-focused sourcing initiatives.
- Gather data for market intelligence reports.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
- Ability to commit to a 6-month full-time work period starting in Summer 2026.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Motivation to learn about technical and non-technical recruitment.
- Prior internship or project experience in HR or recruiting is preferred.
- Interest in tech roles like Product Management, Design, Strategy, or Data Science.
- Familiarity with or interest in learning sourcing tools and social media platforms.
- A data-driven mindset and willingness to use metrics to inform strategies.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $25 per hour.
- Status: Full-time 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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