Talent Acquisition Intern

Minitab
State College, PA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in recruiting or human resources and are available for onsite work in State College, Pennsylvania.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with junior-level academic standing and a focus on HR or business-related fields
    — “Students in their junior year of a bachelor’s degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field are preferred.”
  • Individuals seeking hands-on experience in talent acquisition with a focus on process improvement
    — “Contribute to recruiting reports, presentations, and process improvement projects.”
  • Those who thrive in a professional, collaborative environment with mentorship and structured learning
    — “Through mentorship, regular feedback, and cross-departmental collaboration, you will strengthen your communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.”

Things to consider

  • Onsite presence is mandatory, limiting remote or flexible work options
    — “MUST be available to work onsite at our Minitab Corporate Headquarters in State College, PA.”
  • No visa sponsorship available, requiring legal work authorization in the U.S.
    — “This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in candidate engagement or research-based projects in your resume
    — “Conduct research on talent markets, recruiting practices, and other topics that support hiring priorities.”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
    — “Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.”
  • Showcase your interest in talent acquisition through relevant coursework or extracurriculars
    — “Demonstrated interest in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · LowDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • supporting the Talent Acquisition team with recruiting activities
  • participating in career fairs
  • contributing to recruiting reports and process improvement projects
Typical background
pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field

Skills & requirements

Required

RecruitingCandidate EngagementCommunicationProblem-solving

Preferred

Project ManagementData Analysis

Stack & domain

CommunicationCritical-thinkingProblem-solvingHuman-resourcesTalent-acquisition

About the role

Original posting from Minitab via Greenhouse

Talent Acquisition Intern

This internship offers hands-on experience in Talent Acquisition while supporting projects that contribute directly to business objectives. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will gain exposure to recruiting processes, candidate engagement, and the systems and practices that help attract and hire talent.

Through mentorship, regular feedback, and cross-departmental collaboration, you will strengthen your communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills while building a foundation for a career in Talent Acquisition or Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Support the Talent Acquisition team with recruiting activities, including candidate sourcing, interview coordination, and candidate communications.

Assist with reviewing job postings for clarity, consistency, and accuracy.

Conduct research on talent markets, recruiting practices, and other topics that support hiring priorities.

Participate in career fairs to identify candidates for annual internship program.

Help maintain accurate candidate information and recruiting records in the applicant tracking system.

Assist with internship program coordination and recruitment activities during peak hiring periods.

Contribute to recruiting reports, presentations, and process improvement projects.

Participate in regular check-ins with team members and mentors to review progress, receive feedback, and build professional skills.

Present project findings, progress, and recommendations to the team.

Explore opportunities to shadow colleagues across departments to broaden business knowledge and build professional connections.

Competencies

Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adapting when facing challenges.

Drives Results: Following through on assignments and achieving results.

Ensures Accountability: Taking ownership of responsibilities and meeting commitments.

Qualifications

Must be enrolled full-time and actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university.

Students in their junior year of a bachelor’s degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field are preferred.

Demonstrated interest in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.

Interest in research and problem-solving, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Ability to manage multiple assignments and handle confidential information with discretion.

Candidates Should expect the following: 

A structured intern program offering social activities and networking opportunities with other interns as well as Minitab colleagues including our CEO. Ever taken a tour of Beaver Stadium? Movie night or pool party with your intern colleagues sound like fun? How about a meet up at our state of the art on site gym? Lunch with the CEO?

Substantive projects that make an impact to Minitab’s business and customers. 

A professional and highly welcoming working environment where you will take away key skills and experience. 

Schedule and Location

This is an onsite internship requiring availability Monday through Thursday during standard business hours, up to a maximum of 29 hours per week. Scheduling flexibility is available during the academic term.

MUST be available to work onsite at our Minitab Corporate Headquarters in State College, PA. 

Remote work is not an option for this position. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship. 

To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.

Source: Minitab careers (Greenhouse)

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