Associate Sourcer – Internship

About Search Solution Group

Search Solution Group is a leading executive search and recruitment firm dedicated to providing exceptional talent solutions for organizations. We specialize in connecting top-tier professionals with industry-leading companies across various sectors. Our team is driven by results, building lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

We are looking for a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Entry-Level Sourcer to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a college student, recent graduate, or early-career professional interested in gaining hands-on experience in recruiting, executive search, and talent acquisition.

The position can be structured as part-time or an internship or full-time and is designed to provide practical experience working alongside experienced recruiters and learning how professional recruiting teams identify and engage top talent.

Position Overview

As an Entry-Level Sourcer at Search Solution Group, you will support our recruiting team by researching, identifying, and engaging potential candidates for active searches.

This role will have a strong focus on candidate sourcing, research, outreach, database management, and recruiting support. You will work closely with experienced recruiters to understand search requirements, identify qualified candidates, build talent pipelines, and help move searches forward.

This is a hands-on learning opportunity for someone who is interested in recruiting and wants to develop professional experience in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing & Research

• Research and identify potential candidates for active recruiting searches.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, recruitment databases, job boards, and other sourcing tools to identify qualified professionals.
• Review candidate backgrounds, experience, skills, and qualifications against search requirements.
• Build and maintain candidate lists and talent pipelines for assigned searches.
• Identify passive candidates who may be a strong fit for current or future opportunities.
• Conduct market research to better understand talent pools and target companies.
• Maintain accurate and organized candidate information within the ATS.

Candidate Outreach

• Assist recruiters with candidate outreach through LinkedIn, email, and other communication channels.
• Develop professional and personalized outreach messages based on candidate backgrounds and search requirements.
• Follow up with candidates and maintain accurate activity records.
• Help generate interest in career opportunities and encourage qualified candidates to engage with recruiters.
• Provide a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the initial outreach process.

Recruiting Team Support

• Partner closely with Executive Recruiters and other recruiting team members on active searches.
• Assist with candidate research and pipeline development for multiple positions.
• Help identify potential candidates for difficult-to-fill or specialized searches.
• Provide recruiters with candidate leads and relevant market intelligence.
• Assist with recruiting projects, database cleanup, and other recruiting-related activities as needed.
• Learn and apply SSG's sourcing and recruiting processes.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree, recently graduated, or interested in beginning a career in recruiting, talent acquisition, or executive search.
• No prior recruiting experience required.
• Strong interest in learning recruiting and sourcing.
• Excellent research and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using technology and learning new systems.
• Able to work independently while also collaborating with a team.
• Strong follow-up skills and sense of urgency.
• Coachable and receptive to feedback.
• Self-motivated, competitive, and driven to achieve goals.
• Professional and comfortable communicating with candidates and professionals.• Previous experience with LinkedIn, social media, research, customer service, sales, or administrative work is a plus.

Why Join Search Solution Group?

• Gain hands-on experience in executive search and recruiting.
• Work alongside experienced Executive Recruiters and recruiting professionals.
• Learn how professional recruiters source, evaluate, and engage talent.
• Develop valuable skills in research, communication, networking, and recruiting.
• Exposure to a variety of industries, companies, and professional talent.
• Hands-on training and professional development.
• Opportunity to build a professional network.
• Flexible part-time or internship opportunity.
• Potential opportunity to grow into additional recruiting responsibilities based on performance and business needs.
• Collaborative, fast-paced, and results-oriented work environment.

If you are organized, curious, competitive, and interested in learning how recruiting really works, this is an opportunity to gain meaningful hands-on experience while working alongside an experienced recruiting team.

Join Search Solution Group and build the skills, relationships, and experience to launch yourcareer in recruiting.