Talent Acquisition Project Intern (Product & Design)

This is a Recruitment / Talent Acquisition internship where you help hire top talent for TikTok’s Product & Design teams.

Responsibilities

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.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

About the Team
We're dedicated to TikTok's Product and Design division, whose core mission is to source and recruit exceptional talent of all seniority levels — from junior to senior positions — for TikTok's global Product and Design teams, fueling the team's innovation and development with high-caliber professional talent.

About the Role
We're looking for a motivated and curious Talent Acquisition Intern to support the recruiters responsible for building world-class Product and Design teams at TikTok.

As part of our Talent Acquisition organization, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the recruiting lifecycle—helping identify top talent, refine recruiting processes, and deliver an outstanding candidate and stakeholder experience.

Key Responsibilities
- Assist in sourcing candidates using platforms such as LinkedIn, job boards, and social media.
- Screen CVs and conduct initial assessments to identify potential candidates.
- Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
- Support job postings by drafting and publishing job descriptions.
- Maintain accurate and organized candidate records in our applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Assist in building talent pipelines for critical roles.
- Participate in recruitment events such as career fairs and networking sessions.
- Contribute to employer branding efforts to attract top talent.
- Provide administrative support to the Talent Acquisition team as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
- Availability for a 6-month full-time internship.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with ATS platforms.
- Previous experience in a recruitment or administrative role.

Job Information

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.​

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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.