CPT Talent Acquisition Intern Jobs
Talent Acquisition Intern jobs let F-1 students apply recruiting theory directly in industry, making them a natural CPT fit when your program includes HR, organizational behavior, or workforce planning coursework. Your DSO must confirm the role integrates with your curriculum before you start, and CPT authorization is employer-specific.
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Location: New York City
Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.
YOUR IMPACT
As a Recruiting Intern, you will be based in New York as part of our Talent Attraction (TA) team. This team supports the full-recruiting life cycle, from candidate attraction to offer, while working closely with TA team members and client service professionals (CSPs).
You will support various administrative tasks and projects, including data management using the Applicant Tracking System, providing candidate support, coordinating recruiting events and interview logistics, and assisting with resume screening. You will collaborate with TA team members and CSPs, participate in relevant training sessions, and contribute to select team projects. Your role offers practical experience across elements of the full-recruiting life cycle, with opportunities to build professional relationships and enhance organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Your work will help our team attract and secure top talent, ensuring that we continue to build a strong and capable workforce.
Compensation: $31/hr ($56,420 annually)
YOUR GROWTH
You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.
When you join us, you will have:
- Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
- A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
- Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Recently graduated with a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Basic business knowledge
Excellent customer service skills with a strong orientation towards collaboration in a team environment
Ability to independently manage and complete tasks with minimal supervision
High level of maturity and professionalism
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Consistent and predictable in-person/in-office working full-time hours (9-5 PM) are essential to this role.
Flexibility to travel and work outside standard office hours as needed
Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.
Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.
Job ID: 108255
Location: New York City
Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.
YOUR IMPACT
As a Recruiting Intern, you will be based in New York as part of our Talent Attraction (TA) team. This team supports the full-recruiting life cycle, from candidate attraction to offer, while working closely with TA team members and client service professionals (CSPs).
You will support various administrative tasks and projects, including data management using the Applicant Tracking System, providing candidate support, coordinating recruiting events and interview logistics, and assisting with resume screening. You will collaborate with TA team members and CSPs, participate in relevant training sessions, and contribute to select team projects. Your role offers practical experience across elements of the full-recruiting life cycle, with opportunities to build professional relationships and enhance organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Your work will help our team attract and secure top talent, ensuring that we continue to build a strong and capable workforce.
Compensation: $31/hr ($56,420 annually)
YOUR GROWTH
You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.
When you join us, you will have:
- Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
- A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
- Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Recently graduated with a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Basic business knowledge
Excellent customer service skills with a strong orientation towards collaboration in a team environment
Ability to independently manage and complete tasks with minimal supervision
High level of maturity and professionalism
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Consistent and predictable in-person/in-office working full-time hours (9-5 PM) are essential to this role.
Flexibility to travel and work outside standard office hours as needed
Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.
Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.
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Get Access To All JobsTalent Acquisition Intern CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Talent Acquisition Intern role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your academic program includes coursework in human resources, organizational behavior, workforce planning, or a related field. Your DSO will review the job description against your enrolled courses to confirm the role is an integral part of your curriculum. A generic internship listing isn't enough. You'll need to show the specific connection between the job duties and your coursework when you submit your CPT request.
Can I do CPT at a staffing agency or recruiting firm instead of an in-house HR team?
Yes. CPT can be authorized at staffing agencies, executive search firms, or RPO providers, not just in-house talent acquisition departments. The determining factor is whether your daily work involves recruiting activities that tie to your academic program. Your I-20 will list the specific employer, so if you're placed at a client site through the agency, confirm with your DSO how that arrangement is documented.
How do I find employers that regularly hire F-1 students for talent acquisition internships?
Migrate Mate lets you filter by employers with F-1 hiring history in HR and recruiting roles using DOL filing data. This is more reliable than browsing general intern listings, since it shows you which companies have actually sponsored work-authorized candidates rather than which ones simply post open positions.
Will full-time CPT as a Talent Acquisition Intern affect my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT authorized for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of total duration, doesn't affect OPT. Most Talent Acquisition Internships run 10 to 12 weeks full-time, which keeps you under the 12-month threshold. If an employer wants to extend your internship, calculate your cumulative full-time CPT days carefully before agreeing and confirm with your DSO.
What happens if my CPT end date passes but my internship isn't finished?
Working past your authorized CPT end date is unauthorized employment, which carries serious immigration consequences including potential F-1 status violations. If your project or internship needs to extend, contact your DSO before the current authorization expires and request an updated I-20 with a new end date. Your employer will need to provide documentation of the extended engagement for your DSO to process the update.