OVERVIEW:
The Talent Acquisition Intern role is an exciting opportunity for a college student who wants to work in recruitment at a fast-paced, high-growth company. The Talent Acquisition (TA) team is a group of global professionals, and we are looking for an intern to support critical hires in Shanghai across a variety of departments, such as business development, client service, insights, etc.
In this role, you will support all aspects of the recruitment cycle by partnering closely with our recruiting team and hiring managers to understand the talent market, utilize recruitment strategies, and generate talent pipelines. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of critical talent acquisition projects, such as campus hiring, AI initiatives, employer branding, and more.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Assist with the recruitment process, including strategy development, posting jobs, sourcing, diversity recruiting, candidate outreach, and hiring
- Build a pipeline of talent by sourcing candidates via Greenhouse, our Applicant Tracking System, and LinkedIn Recruiter
- Support early career recruitment, programme management and drive outreach initiatives (e.g. campus fairs)
- Assist with interview scheduling and candidate communications
- Work closely with the APAC TA Lead on various projects related to talent acquisition & employer branding
WHAT YOU HAVE:
- Current student enrolled in an accredited degree program
- An interest in Talent Acquisition
- Demonstrated professional communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and growing environment
- Fluent in Mandarin and English
WHAT WE OFFER:
- We are a team! You will receive strong team support, comprehensive training resources and dedicated mentorship scheme to ensure your career progression
- Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
- Happy hours and free snacks
- Central office location, fun & casual work environment, flexible work arrangement
ABOUT GUIDEPOINT:
Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients’ decision-making process. Powered by innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action.
Backed by a network of nearly 1.75 million experts, and Guidepoint’s 1,600 employees worldwide we inform leading organizations’ research by delivering on-demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful.
At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors, and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience.
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Skills Required
- Current student enrolled in an accredited degree program
- Interest in Talent Acquisition
- Demonstrated professional communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and growing environment
- Fluent in Mandarin and English
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Guidepoint and has not been reviewed or approved by Guidepoint.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and sick days are considered competitive for early‑career roles, with separate allocations for PTO and sick time. This breadth supports baseline work-life needs beyond just holidays.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching is highlighted and aligned with mid‑market expectations. Employer verification of the match underscores a tangible long‑term benefit.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A casual hybrid work environment, wellness activities, team events, commuter support, and office perks are emphasized. These culture‑oriented offerings add non‑cash value to the overall package.
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