Recruitment Intern (Pre-Graduate, Summer 2026)

Recruitment Intern (Pre-Graduate, Summer 2026)

As a Recruitment Intern at Harnham, you will be introduced to the foundations of recruitment within one of our specialist Data & Analytics teams. This internship is designed for students entering their final year of study, providing structured exposure to recruitment operations and contributing to the overall efficiency of the Phoenix office.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities: Support consultants by preparing candidate and company lists using Bullhorn and LinkedIn. Maintain accurate data and records within Bullhorn to improve search quality. Assist in creating and maintaining hotlists of candidates for active roles. Conduct research on companies, industries, and market trends to support business development. Help prepare and deliver outreach campaigns through SourceWhale under consultant supervision. Collaborate with other interns on structured projects such as lead generation or candidate mapping. The internship provides broad experience across research, data management, and project support. Interns will assist consultants with day-to-day recruitment activity, gaining understanding of how commercial recruitment functions in practice.

Learning & Development Focus:

Gain insight into the full recruitment process through structured training and shadowing. Develop understanding of candidate sourcing, database management, and sales support. Build familiarity with core recruitment systems, including Bullhorn, SourceWhale, and LinkedIn Recruiter. Observe consultant calls to understand communication techniques and recruitment delivery. Participate in regular check-ins and feedback sessions to review progress and performance.

Program Completion:

By the end of the internship, participants will have developed practical knowledge of the recruitment lifecycle and contributed to the operational success of the Phoenix team. The program is designed to provide exposure to a commercial sales environment and to prepare students for potential future roles within Harnham.

About Harnham: We're specialists in data and AI talent solutions, catering to all levels of seniority and expertise. With a wealth of experience in talent acquisition and data, we're the perfect partner to help you establish or enhance your organization's data team. Over the past two decades, we've developed into the leading global authority in data and AI recruitment, boasting a team of hundreds of specialists across the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom.