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Talent Acquisition Intern roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in HR, business, or psychology. Most positions qualify as OPT-eligible under STEM-adjacent or general OPT. Expect to support full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, and employer branding on a 12-month OPT timeline.
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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 JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Talent Acquisition Intern
Target companies with established HR teams
Larger organizations with dedicated recruiting departments are more likely to have OPT onboarding processes in place. Startups may want to sponsor but lack the HR infrastructure to navigate the paperwork quickly, which creates delays.
Highlight any ATS or sourcing tool experience
Recruiters want interns who can contribute immediately. If you have hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems or Boolean search, lead with it. Concrete tool knowledge signals you can reduce ramp-up time, which matters to sponsors.
Address your OPT timeline in your cover letter
State your OPT authorization period and start date clearly. Hiring managers unfamiliar with F-1 status often assume visa situations are complicated. A direct, confident one-sentence explanation removes doubt before the interview stage.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship early but tactfully
During the recruiter screen, ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas before. Framing it as a future planning question rather than an immediate demand signals maturity. Avoid waiting until an offer to surface this conversation.
Align your degree field to the role description
OPT requires your work to be directly related to your degree. A business or HR degree maps cleanly to talent acquisition. If your degree is in a different field, document how the role connects to your coursework or academic specialization.
Build a recruiting portfolio before you apply
Compile sourcing projects, campus recruitment involvement, or any mock interview or career fair coordination experience. Tangible examples of recruiting work demonstrate readiness and give interviewers something concrete to evaluate beyond your degree.
Talent Acquisition Intern OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Talent Acquisition Interns?
Yes. Talent Acquisition Intern roles qualify for F-1 OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field. Degrees in HR, business administration, organizational psychology, or related disciplines satisfy this requirement. You will need a valid EAD card before your start date. Confirm the role aligns with your degree when completing your OPT reporting obligations.
Do Talent Acquisition Intern roles typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Some do, but it depends on the employer. Larger corporations with established HR functions, including companies in tech, finance, and healthcare, are more likely to convert interns to full-time roles and sponsor H-1B petitions. Smaller firms may lack sponsorship experience. The best approach is to ask during the interview process whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for previous hires.
Where can OPT students find Talent Acquisition Intern jobs that are open to visa holders?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-holding students, so the jobs listed there are filtered for sponsorship openness. Searching Migrate Mate for Talent Acquisition Intern roles saves time compared to filtering through general job boards where visa status is rarely disclosed upfront.
Does a Talent Acquisition Intern role qualify as a STEM OPT extension position?
Not automatically. STEM OPT requires your degree to appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List and the employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Talent acquisition roles can qualify if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as industrial-organizational psychology or management information systems. A general HR or business degree typically does not qualify for the 24-month STEM extension.
What should I do if a Talent Acquisition Intern role is unpaid or part-time?
Unpaid internships are permitted under OPT if the position meets the legal definition of a legitimate training experience under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Part-time work of 20 or more hours per week counts toward OPT authorization. However, you must report any changes in employment to your DSO within 10 days to keep your SEVIS record accurate and avoid jeopardizing your status.