About the role#
This is a 10-week paid internship focused on the three core areas of our local operations: recruiting, account management, and field support. You will gain exposure to our business model while working with employees, candidates, and clients. Successful completion of this program may lead to a full-time offer for our Sales Development Representative program.
What you'll do#
- Post open positions to our candidate tracking system.
- Review resumes and select qualified candidates for the interview process.
- Coordinate interview schedules with our recruiters.
- Shadow recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
- Keep documentation updated in the Applicant Tracking System.
- Join recruiters for contractor lunches and attend networking events.
- Shadow account managers on cold calls, client visits, and the client acquisition process.
- Observe account managers during requisition qualifications.
- Participate in lead generation and shadow cold calling sessions.
- Work with field support on background investigations, drug testing, 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 those with a sales degree, minor, or certificate.
- Experience in customer service or sales.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
Location & details#
- Location: Salem, Oregon.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: 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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