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Senior Sales Recruiter roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist program category. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019, making it possible to gain hands-on recruiting experience with a U.S. host employer while building cross-cultural business skills.
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Talent Acquisition Project Intern (E-Commerce) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
LOCATION
Location: San Jose
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Intern
JOB CODE
Job Code: A22141B
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our E-commerce team is at the heart of crafting the entire commerce experience that connects creators, sellers, and buyers across the globe. Our team builds the innovative technology that powers everything from live shopping and product discovery to checkout and logistics, making shopping on TikTok joyful, engaging, and effortless.
As a Talent Acquisition Intern on our Talent Acquisition team, you will be a key player in building the teams in the E-commerce organization. You will partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to identify, engage, and attract top technical talent in an open market. More than just finding candidates, you will be a brand ambassador, ensuring every potential hire has a high-quality and welcoming experience from the very first contact.
As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date in 2026 Summer. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.
Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
Responsibilities:
- Support hiring managers and recruiters across both English and Mandarin-speaking regions to understand technical requirements, learn how to define candidate profiles, and help calibrate talent needs.
- Assist in developing and executing sourcing strategies to build a pipeline of top-tier technical talent for critical roles under the guidance of experienced team members.
- Learn to identify and engage passive candidates through various channels, including LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and other technical communities.
- Participate in refining our sourcing processes and tools to help boost efficiency, candidate quality, and the overall effectiveness of our hiring funnel.
- Support various talent acquisition projects, such as organizing virtual hiring events, gathering data for market intelligence reports, and assisting with diversity-focused sourcing initiatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with an interest in learning how to craft compelling outreach.
- Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- High motivation to learn about technical and non-technical recruitment in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to commit to a 6-month full-time work period during 2026 Summer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior internship or project experience in HR or recruiting.
- Familiarity with or a strong interest in learning sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, social media platforms, or technical forums.
- An interest in the tech industry, specifically regarding roles in Product Management, Design, Strategy, or Data Science.
- A data-driven mindset, with a willingness to learn how to use metrics to inform sourcing strategies.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern: The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $25 - $25.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY (UNINCORPORATED) CANDIDATES:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
-
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
-
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
-
Exercising sound judgment.
ABOUT TIKTOK
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
WHY JOIN US
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TIKTOK ACCOMMODATION
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
INTRODUCTION
Talent Acquisition Project Intern (E-Commerce) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
LOCATION
Location: San Jose
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Intern
JOB CODE
Job Code: A22141B
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our E-commerce team is at the heart of crafting the entire commerce experience that connects creators, sellers, and buyers across the globe. Our team builds the innovative technology that powers everything from live shopping and product discovery to checkout and logistics, making shopping on TikTok joyful, engaging, and effortless.
As a Talent Acquisition Intern on our Talent Acquisition team, you will be a key player in building the teams in the E-commerce organization. You will partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to identify, engage, and attract top technical talent in an open market. More than just finding candidates, you will be a brand ambassador, ensuring every potential hire has a high-quality and welcoming experience from the very first contact.
As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date in 2026 Summer. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.
Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
Responsibilities:
- Support hiring managers and recruiters across both English and Mandarin-speaking regions to understand technical requirements, learn how to define candidate profiles, and help calibrate talent needs.
- Assist in developing and executing sourcing strategies to build a pipeline of top-tier technical talent for critical roles under the guidance of experienced team members.
- Learn to identify and engage passive candidates through various channels, including LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and other technical communities.
- Participate in refining our sourcing processes and tools to help boost efficiency, candidate quality, and the overall effectiveness of our hiring funnel.
- Support various talent acquisition projects, such as organizing virtual hiring events, gathering data for market intelligence reports, and assisting with diversity-focused sourcing initiatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with an interest in learning how to craft compelling outreach.
- Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- High motivation to learn about technical and non-technical recruitment in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to commit to a 6-month full-time work period during 2026 Summer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior internship or project experience in HR or recruiting.
- Familiarity with or a strong interest in learning sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, social media platforms, or technical forums.
- An interest in the tech industry, specifically regarding roles in Product Management, Design, Strategy, or Data Science.
- A data-driven mindset, with a willingness to learn how to use metrics to inform sourcing strategies.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern: The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $25 - $25.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY (UNINCORPORATED) CANDIDATES:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
-
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
-
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
-
Exercising sound judgment.
ABOUT TIKTOK
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
WHY JOIN US
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TIKTOK ACCOMMODATION
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Sales Recruiter
Frame your recruiter experience for J-1 eligibility
Trainee and Specialist categories require documented field-specific experience, not just general business exposure. Compile performance reviews, sourcing metrics, and hiring pipeline records that prove your background in sales talent acquisition specifically.
Identify host employers with structured training plans
J-1 visa hosts must submit a Form DS-7002 training plan detailing your objectives, supervision, and evaluation schedule. Target mid-size to enterprise sales organizations with HR or talent acquisition teams large enough to administer this documentation without disrupting daily operations.
Search for J-1-aligned roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by employers who have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in similar roles. Migrate Mate surfaces these opportunities so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the DS-2019 issuance process or host-employer obligations.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Some Trainee and Specialist participants are subject to INA Section 212(e), requiring two years in your home country after the program ends. Confirm your country's status and any waiver eligibility before signing a training agreement, since this affects post-program work authorization options.
Confirm your designated sponsor's category authorization
Not every State Department-designated sponsor is authorized to issue DS-2019 forms for the Trainee or Specialist category. Before your host employer engages a sponsor, verify that organization holds current authorization for the specific category covering sales recruiting roles.
Prepare your DS-7002 to reflect sales recruiting workflows
Generic training plans get flagged during sponsor review. Structure your DS-7002 phases around specific sales recruiting tasks: candidate sourcing, applicant tracking system management, interview coordination, and offer negotiation support, each with measurable learning objectives and defined supervision.
Senior Sales Recruiter J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Senior Sales Recruiter role?
The Trainee category applies if you have a degree plus at least one year of relevant experience, or five years of experience without a degree. The Specialist category suits professionals with expertise in a narrow occupational field. Senior Sales Recruiter candidates with substantial talent acquisition backgrounds typically qualify under Trainee, though some senior specialists may qualify under Specialist depending on the designated sponsor's assessment.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a sales recruiter position?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring company. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and monitor program compliance. The company where you recruit is the host employer. Conflating the two is a common mistake that delays program approval when a candidate assumes their employer handles sponsorship directly.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 sales recruiter?
Many U.S. employers are unfamiliar with the host-employer obligations attached to J-1 Trainee programs, so cold outreach to random companies is often ineffective. Migrate Mate lets you search for roles and employers that have already demonstrated openness to J-1 exchange visitors, reducing the friction of explaining the program structure from scratch during your job search.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect sales recruiter J-1 participants?
It can. INA Section 212(e) requires certain J-1 participants to return to their home country for two years before applying for H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or immigrant visas. Whether it applies depends on your home country, program funding source, and skills on the U.S. Exchange Visitor Skills List. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before finalizing any training agreement.
What does the Form DS-7002 training plan need to include for a recruiting role?
The DS-7002 must detail phase-by-phase learning objectives, supervision arrangements, and performance evaluation methods specific to your role. For a Senior Sales Recruiter, this means documenting activities like talent pipeline development, applicant tracking system use, behavioral interviewing techniques, and offer management, not generic business administration tasks. A vague plan is the most common reason designated sponsors request revisions before issuing the DS-2019.