Talent Sourcing Intern (Executive Search & Recruitment)

Why Join Us? Master High-Value Headhunting: Learn real-world sourcing, candidate pitching, and market mapping strategies used by top executive search consultants. Direct Executive Exposure: Gain hands-on experience evaluating senior talent and sit in on strategic candidate debriefs. Accelerate Your Career: Build transferable skills in business intelligence, stakeholder management, and corporate recruitment dynamics. Role Overview We are seeking an ambitious, commercially curious, and target-driven Talent Sourcing & Research Intern to join our Executive Search team. Executive search is a fast-paced, sales-driven advisory industry where success relies on uncovering leadership talent that others can’t find. In this hands-on internship, you will be on the front lines of headhunting—learning the end-to-end talent mapping and engagement process across key corporate industries. Key Responsibilities Market Research & Talent Mapping: Analyze client briefs to map out organizational structures, leadership movements, and executive talent pools across target industries. Proactive Sourcing & Outreach: Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter and internal databases to identify passive candidates and draft compelling, personalized outreach messages. Preliminary Candidate Screening: Conduct first-round voice/video assessment calls to evaluate candidates' backgrounds, career motivations, and organizational fit. Consultant Collaboration: Present screened candidate profiles to Senior Consultants, co-author talent intelligence reports, and participate in follow-up debriefs. Pipeline Execution: Maintain high data standards in our CRM while systematically executing sourcing strategies for niche, specialized roles. What We Look For Commercial Curiosity & Sales Mindset: Self-motivated by targets and performance, with a natural drive to close candidate engagements. Resilience & Drive: Professional persistence in the face of candidate rejection and the dedication to see complex talent searches through to completion. Strong Communication: Clear and persuasive written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in Mandarin is required to conduct candidate searches and liaise with Mandarin-speaking candidates and regional stakeholders who primarily communicate in Mandarin. Analytical Rigor: Great attention to detail, discretion with confidential leadership data, and an eagerness to understand business models quickly. Academic Background: Open to students or recent graduates from all academic disciplines. What You Will Gain Direct Mentorship: Work closely with experienced Executive Search Consultants on live, high-impact assignments. In-Demand Sourcing & Sales Skills: Build a rock-solid foundation in recruitment sales, candidate engagement, and market research. Corporate Insight: Gain a rare look at executive compensation, organizational design, and leadership hiring trends