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Talent Acquisition Associate roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Trainee or Intern program category. Host employers in HR, staffing, and corporate recruiting work with State Department-designated sponsor organizations that issue your DS-2019 and oversee your training plan.
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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 Talent Acquisition Associate
Frame your training plan around HR competencies
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan before issuing your DS-2019. Document specific recruiting skills you'll develop, such as applicant tracking system administration, sourcing methodology, and structured interview facilitation, not just job duties.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee program eligibility
Intern status requires current enrollment in a degree program abroad. If you've graduated within the past 12 months and have relevant HR work experience, Trainee is your category. Applying under the wrong category delays or voids your placement.
Target host employers with dedicated HR teams
Corporate employers with in-house talent acquisition functions are far more likely to structure a compliant J-1 visa training experience than small staffing agencies. Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. companies posting Talent Acquisition roles that align with J-1 visa exchange visitor programs.
Verify the host employer's E-Verify enrollment status
Many designated sponsors require host employers to be enrolled in E-Verify before they'll issue a DS-2019. Confirm enrollment before accepting an offer, since discovering non-enrollment after signing can force you to restart the host-employer search.
Negotiate your offer with DS-2019 processing timelines in mind
Designated sponsors typically need three to five weeks to review and issue your DS-2019 after the host employer submits documentation. Build this window into your start date negotiation so your visa interview doesn't precede the form's issuance.
Align your credential evaluation with U.S. HR degree equivalencies
If your bachelor's degree is in a field outside business or HR, obtain a credential evaluation from a recognized service before applying. Sponsors and host employers assess whether your academic background supports the Talent Acquisition training objectives on your plan.
Talent Acquisition Associate J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Talent Acquisition Associate roles?
Most Talent Acquisition Associate placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category for professionals who have graduated within the past 12 months and have relevant HR or recruiting experience. Current students enrolled in a degree program abroad typically qualify under the Intern category instead. The right category depends on your academic status and work history at the time of application.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Talent Acquisition role?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, not your hiring employer. The employer acts as your host organization and provides the training environment. The designated sponsor reviews your training plan, issues your DS-2019, and monitors your program compliance throughout your exchange period.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host J-1 Talent Acquisition trainees?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Talent Acquisition Associate roles at U.S. employers that have structured exchange visitor programs or prior J-1 hosting experience. Corporate HR departments at mid-to-large companies are more likely to accommodate the training plan documentation requirements than small or early-stage organizations that lack dedicated HR infrastructure.
Does a Talent Acquisition Associate J-1 placement carry a two-year home residency requirement?
The two-year home residency requirement applies to J-1 participants whose skills are on their home country's exchange visitor skills list or who received government funding for their program. Most privately funded Trainee and Intern placements in talent acquisition do not trigger this requirement, but you should verify your specific situation with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
What documentation does my host employer need to provide for the J-1 Trainee application?
Your host employer must complete a formal training plan, typically on Form DS-7002, detailing each phase of your talent acquisition training, the supervision structure, specific competencies you'll develop, and how the experience advances your professional objectives abroad. The designated sponsor reviews this document before issuing your DS-2019, and incomplete or vague training plans are the most common cause of delays.