Talent Acquisition Intern

VTG

Posted 13 days ago

Internship

Chantilly, Virginia

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will support full-cycle recruiting by sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, and managing job advertisements. They will also maintain ATS records and assist with employer branding and recruitment reporting.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field, and are a rising senior. You demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with a strong interest in recruiting and talent acquisition.

Must Have Skills for ATS

ATS

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Intern to support our recruiting and hiring efforts. This internship provides hands-on experience in full-cycle recruiting, candidate engagement, sourcing strategies, employer branding, and recruiting operations. The ideal candidate is organized, professional, eager to learn, and interested in building a career in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition.

The Talent Acquisition Intern will work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR professionals to help attract and hire top talent while delivering an excellent candidate experience.


What will you do?

  • Assist recruiters with sourcing candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, employee referrals, and other recruiting channels
  • Review resumes and help identify qualified candidates for open positions
  • Coordinate candidate interviews and maintain interview schedules
  • Communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process
  • Post and manage job advertisements across recruiting platforms
  • Support recruiting events, career fairs, and university outreach initiatives
  • Maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) records and ensure candidate data accuracy
  • Assist with recruitment reporting and talent pipeline tracking
  • Support employer branding and social media recruiting initiatives
  • Conduct market and compensation research as assigned
  • Perform administrative and project-based support for the Talent Acquisition team

What You Will Gain

  • Exposure to full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition operations
  • Experience working with hiring managers and business leaders
  • Understanding of recruiting metrics, sourcing strategies, and candidate engagement
  • Professional development and mentorship opportunities
  • Experience with recruiting tools

Do you have what it takes?

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field. Rising Senior.
  • Strong interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

VTG

VTG delivers force modernization and digital transformation solutions that expand America’s competitive advantage in the modern battlespace. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, VTG provides full lifecycle engineering for naval, aerospace, network, and digital requirements. Whether at sea, in the air, on land, or in cyberspace, VTG delivers Tomorrow’s Transformation Today.

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