Talent Acquisition Intern

Guidepoint
東京都, Japan
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward college students comfortable with candidate outreach and talent pipeline development, this role is best suited for those seeking hands-on experience in a fast-paced, collaborative TA environment in Tokyo, Japan.

Best fit for

  • College students with a strong interest in recruitment and a proactive approach to talent sourcing
    — “Current student enrolled in an accredited degree program”
  • Individuals who thrive in cross-functional collaboration between hiring managers and TA teams
    — “partnering closely with our recruiting team and hiring managers”
  • Candidates who are adaptable and can contribute to multiple projects, including diversity initiatives and employer branding
    — “work on a variety of critical talent acquisition projects”

Things to consider

  • Requires at least three days of in-office work per week in Tokyo, Japan
    — “Able to work at least three times (or more) a week”
  • Start date is expected to be immediate, which may limit availability for candidates needing time to prepare
    — “Able to start work as soon as possible”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with candidate outreach and using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter or Greenhouse
    — “Build a pipeline of talent by sourcing candidates via Greenhouse, our Applicant Tracking System, and LinkedIn Recruiter”
  • Showcase any prior involvement in employer branding or campus recruitment initiatives
    — “Support early career recruitment, programme management and drive outreach initiatives (e.g. campus fairs)”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • talent pipeline development
  • successful hires
  • candidate experience
Typical background
recruitmenthuman resources

Skills & requirements

Required

Recruitment ProcessSourcingCandidate OutreachCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Preferred

Diversity RecruitingHRISEmployer Branding

Stack & domain

RecruitmentTalent AcquisitionCommunicationTeamworkBusiness DevelopmentFinanceMarketingHr

About the role

Original posting from Guidepoint via Greenhouse

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 APAC across a variety of departments, such as business development, finance, marketing, HR, and more.

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 diversity & inclusion, HRIS, employer branding, and more. 

This internship is a hybrid role and the work location is in Tokyo, Japan. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Report and work closely with the APAC Lead who is based in Hong Kong

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

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

High level of independence and self-motivation

Able to work at least three times (or more) a week

Able to start work as soon as possible

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 powers end-to-end research workflows for the world’s best research teams.

Backed by a global network of more than 2 million experts and over 1,600 employees, Guidepoint delivers real-time access to expertise, primary research, and actionable knowledge that help organizations make informed decisions. Through consultations, surveys, events, proprietary content, and AI-enabled tools, we support every stage of the decision-making process—from developing hypotheses and gathering insights to validating assumptions and building conviction for critical decisions.

At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, experts, and clients, which enables us to foster meaningful connections and a broad range of perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences can contribute and succeed.

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Source: Guidepoint careers (Greenhouse)

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