About the role#
As a Global Talent Sourcing Intern, you will work with our hiring team to identify and attract talent. You will help build candidate pipelines, conduct market research, and refine our sourcing strategies. This role requires regular communication with stakeholders at our headquarters and international teams.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the hiring team to define requirements and qualifications for open roles.
- Conduct market research to identify industry trends and effective engagement methods.
- Build and maintain talent pools for evergreen positions across various platforms.
- Reach out to potential candidates via email, phone, and social media to discuss opportunities.
- Encourage referrals from both candidates and current employees.
- Analyze sourcing project effectiveness, including conversion rates, to suggest process improvements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or master's student in any discipline.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify problems through data.
- Ability to adapt to cross-regional and cross-cultural work patterns.
- Strong communication skills and a fast-learning mindset.
- Prior recruitment or sourcing experience with exposure to Boolean searches is preferred.
- A strong interest in recruitment.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Palo Alto, California.
- The role is full-time and on-site.
- The pay range is $20.77 to $38.08 per hour.
- Interns receive 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked and up to 13 paid holidays.
- Full-time interns are eligible to enroll in the company-sponsored medical plan, subject to plan terms.
About Tencent
Tencent is a technology company founded in 1998 and based in Shenzhen, China. It operates across several sectors including online gaming, social networking, and digital content. The company provides cloud computing, advertising, and financial services to enterprise clients. It currently employs over 89,000 people and maintains a presence in multiple international markets.
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