Pearl Talent - Recruitment Intern

About Pearl Talent:

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

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Why Work with Us?

At Pearl, we’re not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, make an impact, and build a long-term career. We believe in creating environments where your potential is recognized, your voice matters, and your success is tied to meaningful work—not short-term perks. Joining Pearl means stepping into opportunities that challenge you, support you, and set you up for lasting success.

The Role:

As our Recruitment Intern, you'll be responsible for supporting our fast-growing recruitment team. This internship offers hands-on experience in recruitment operations, sourcing, and candidate management. You will gain exposure to end-to-end recruitment processes and will play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations across the team.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist recruiters in sourcing candidates through job boards, social media, and internal databases.
• Screen candidate applications and resumes for initial qualification.
• Support in coordinating interviews and assessments between candidates and recruiters.
• Update and maintain candidate records in the ATS (Workable).
• Assist in preparing weekly reports on candidate pipelines and recruitment activities.
• Conduct market research on candidate pools and competitor hiring trends.
• Provide ad-hoc administrative and operational support to the recruitment team.
• Shadow recruiters to learn full-cycle recruitment best practices.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Proficient in Google Workspace (e.g., Docs, Sheets, Slides); familiarity with ATS tools is a plus (e.g., Workable).
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and a proactive team player.

Benefits

What You’ll Gain:

• Real-world experience in recruitment and sourcing
• Exposure to tools like Workable and sourcing best practices
• A behind-the-scenes look at how we connect people with opportunities
• A supportive team that values your growth and ideas
• A competitive stipend