About the role#
This is a 10-week paid internship program for Summer 2027. You will learn the three core phases of our business: recruiting, account management, and field support. The role focuses on sales and requires you to interact with our employees, candidates, contractors, and clients. Successful completion may lead to a full-time job offer in our Sales Development Representative program.
What you'll do#
- Post open positions to our candidate tracking system.
- Review resumes to select qualified candidates for the interview process.
- Schedule candidate interviews for recruiters.
- Shadow recruiters during calls, interviews, and reference checks.
- Shadow account managers on cold calls, client visits, and the client acquisition process.
- Attend networking events and contractor lunches.
- Participate in lead generation and cold calling sessions.
- Observe field support tasks like background investigations, drug tests, and unemployment claims.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university pursuing a BA or BS degree.
- Status as a student transitioning between your junior and senior years.
- Prior experience in sales or customer service.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- This is an on-site, full-time internship.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
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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