Recruitment Sourcer Intern

Job Description

Recruitment Sourcer Intern | ControlRecruit

The Tone:
This is a Paid Internship at ControlRecruit, located in Newport Mesa / Newport Beach, CA. ControlRecruit operates as a niche, high-end direct-hire recruitment agency, dedicated to connecting top talent with leading companies in highly specialized technical markets such as Automation, Data Centers, Power Management/Supply, Engineering, MEP, and Civil Engineering. Our clientele includes a significant mix of Fortune 500 corporations, alongside various contractors and engineering firms, demonstrating the impact and reach of our work. In contrast to many recruitment firms, ControlRecruit prioritizes pinpoint recruitment through targeted messaging, aiming to foster warm, meaningful conversations rather than relying on cold outreach. This internship plays a supportive role in this strategic approach, directly contributing to our success in identifying and engaging the specialized professionals our clients seek.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time & Full-time
• Location: In-person, Newport Beach, CA
• Pay: $18–$27 hourly
• Team: Works within the Sourcing function, collaborating with Recruiters, Sales, and Lead Generators.
• Mission: Systematically identify, engage, and prepare highly specialized candidates for direct-hire opportunities, while also building critical market intelligence for the sales team to support ControlRecruit’s targeted recruitment strategy.
• Tech Stack: LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, CareerBuilder, Monster, other platforms.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Candidate Sourcing: Match and message prospective candidates on LinkedIn, Indeed, and various other professional platforms to initiate engagement.
• Talent Discovery: Identify and unearth highly specialized “gem” candidates using comprehensive resume databases like ZipRecruiter, CareerBuilder, and Monster.
• Market Intelligence: Construct targeted marketing lists specifically for niche technical industries, directly supporting the Sales team’s outreach efforts.
• Candidate Presentation: Precisely format resumes and develop professional candidate marketing profiles to enhance their presentation to clients.
• Learning & Development: Shadow internal candidate and client communication via emails and calls to gain insight into effective recruitment processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student currently pursuing a degree, with an inherent interest in technical industries, human resources, or business operations.
• Experience: No prior professional experience is required, as this is an entry-level internship focused on learning and practical application.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong written communication for professional outreach; robust research and analytical abilities for talent identification; meticulous attention to detail for resume formatting and data management; and organizational aptitude for list building.