Key skills: Recruiting, • Source candidates
Recruiting Intern
Location: Somerset, NJ / Hybrid
Position Type: Part-Time or Full-Time Internship
Duration: Semester, Summer, or Year-Round
Compensation: Negotiable
About NationMind
NationMind is seeking motivated and professional Recruiting Interns to support our talent acquisition efforts. This internship provides hands-on experience in recruiting, candidate sourcing, interviewing, employer branding, and workforce development.
Position Summary
As a Recruiting Intern, you will help identify, attract, and engage qualified candidates for current and future opportunities. You will gain exposure to the full recruitment lifecycle while developing valuable communication, networking, and business skills.
Students from all majors and academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Candidates pursuing degrees in Business, Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, Psychology, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, and related fields are especially encouraged to apply.
Students with IT or technical backgrounds who are interested in business, leadership, or people-focused careers can gain valuable experience in technical recruiting and talent acquisition.
Responsibilities
- Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, social media, and networking platforms.Review resumes and identify qualified applicants.
- Conduct candidate outreach and assist with preliminary screenings.
- Coordinate interviews with candidates and hiring managers.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs.
- Assist with job postings and employer branding initiatives.
- Support recruiting events, career fairs, and campus outreach efforts.
- Maintain accurate candidate and recruiting records.
Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and online collaboration tools.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Interest in recruiting, human resources, business, leadership, or workforce development.
- Prior recruiting experience is not required.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this internship, participants will:
- Understand the full recruitment lifecycle.
- Develop candidate sourcing and screening skills.
- Strengthen professional communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Learn talent acquisition and workforce planning strategies.
- Gain experience using recruiting technologies and platforms.
- Build confidence working in a professional business environment.
What You'll Gain
- Real-world recruiting and talent acquisition experience.
- Mentorship from business professionals.
- Professional networking opportunities.
- Resume-building experience applicable to a variety of career paths.
- Exposure to hiring processes across multiple industries and disciplines.
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Resume
- Brief statement of interest
- LinkedIn profile (optional)
NationMind is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and fields of study.