Recruitment Intern
Recruitment Intern
Company
Abacus Group is an executive recruitment firm specializing in the permanent and temporary placement of Accounting & Finance, Administrative Support, Compliance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Information Technology professionals.
Recruitment Internship Program (NYC)
We’re hiring a Recruitment Intern to join our NYC team. This opportunity is ideal for current undergraduate or graduate students who want hands-on experience in a fast-paced, business-driven environment.
Spend your internship at one of NYC’s most established search firms (28 years and counting!). You’ll work directly with top-performing Executive Recruiters and gain real exposure to business development, consultative sales, negotiation strategy, and revenue generation in a competitive market.
Through structured training and mentorship, you’ll develop practical skills in candidate sourcing, outreach, relationship-building, interviewing, and managing parts of the recruitment lifecycle. High-performing interns will have the opportunity to take on increased responsibility and be considered for full-time roles upon graduation.
Responsibilities
- Source, research, and identify qualified candidates for open roles
- Build and maintain targeted candidate pipelines using LinkedIn, job boards, social media, referrals, and internal databases
- Proactively reach out to passive candidates and gauge interest
- Maintain accurate candidate records in our proprietary database
- Re-engage candidates to update employment status and availability
- Support senior recruiters with research and market-mapping projects
Requirements
- Current undergraduate or graduate student
- Interested in recruiting, sales, or business development
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and professionally mature
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Creative thinker who can adapt quickly in conversations
- Competitive, driven, and eager to learn
- Familiarity with MS Office, LinkedIn, and social media platforms is a plus
Why Intern at Abacus Group
- Flexible hybrid schedule
- Hands-on training and direct mentorship
- Real exposure to revenue-generating business activities
- Performance-based incentives
- Vibrant culture
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunity for full-time employment