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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INTRODUCTION
At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking to hire a full-time Talent Acquisition Co-Op for our Corporate Human Resources team in St. Louis, MO starting January 2027.
- Lead campus recruitment projects including engineering and construction management fall career fair research, swag and storage management, sourcing students on LinkedIn etc.
- Assist in compiling campus recruitment best practices research and creating recommendations based upon findings.
- Support Talent Acquisition team with summer intern program events.
- Schedule meetings, interviews, and assist with HR Communications projects, as requested.
- Conduct resume screens and phone screens for candidates across various roles and assess candidate fit.
- Assist with sourcing efforts and build talent pipelines using a variety of tools and our applicant tracking system.
- Assist the Talent Acquisition and Corporate HR team with projects as needed.
- Conduct research, compile data, and implement ideas for various assigned projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- In pursuit of a bachelor's degree in HR, Psychology, Communications, or other closely related degree.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Communicate effectively both orally and through writing and work cooperatively in a fast paced, diverse team environment.
All candidates agree to complete an assessment for selection and pre-employment drug screen.
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All Keeley Brands (Keeley Construction Group, Keeley Properties, Keeley Restoration, Keeley Companies) do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms, headhunters, or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of a Keeley company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of any Keeley Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
All Keeley companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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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.