BLR WORLD // Recruitment Intern

About BLR WORLD

BLR WORLD is an award-winning talent consultancy for the culture, entertainment and events sectors, enabling organisations to plan, staff and operate unique permanent and temporary visitor experiences with the very best people. 

Our core services are HR Consultancy, Recruitment, Training, and Operations. We find brilliant people, create high performing teams, design environments and training to help them thrive, then manage them seamlessly on the ground. The result? One-of-a-kind experiences delivered by energised and enthusiastic teams, exceeding the highest standards.

BLR WORLD operates globally with offices across the Middle East in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha, Asia in Japan, Oceania in Australia and Europe with London and Milan.  New offices to follow in other key markets.

About the role

BLR WORLD is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Recruitment Intern to join our Dubai-based team. This internship is designed as a learning-focused, hands-on opportunity for individuals interested in building a career in recruitment and talent acquisition.

The role will provide structured exposure to candidate sourcing, recruitment communication, screening processes, and internal coordination, while developing essential workplace soft skills such as multitasking, time management, professionalism, and stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities

 Recruitment & Talent Sourcing (Learning-Focused)

• Learn and support end-to-end recruitment processes across temporary and permanent roles.

• Assist with candidate sourcing through job boards, internal databases, referrals, and social platforms.

• Gain hands-on exposure to how talent pipelines are built and maintained.

• Support the team in organizing and tracking candidate information within recruitment systems.

Candidate Communication & Coordination

• Assist with candidate outreach, interview scheduling, and follow-up communication.

• Learn best practices for professional verbal and written communication with candidates.

• Act as a point of contact for basic candidate queries, ensuring timely and clear responses.

• Support positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.

Screening & Administrative Support

• Help review CVs and applications under guidance from the recruitment team.

• Support interview preparation by compiling candidate profiles and documentation.

• Assist with onboarding documentation, compliance checks, and record management.

• Maintain accurate and well-organized recruitment trackers and files.

Learning Outcomes

During this internship, you will develop:

• Practical understanding of recruitment sourcing techniques

• Professional communication skills in a corporate

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Confidence working with deadlines, varied priorities

Qualifications & Skills

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated in Human Resources, Business or a related field

• Eligible to work full-time in Dubai and available for an office-based internship

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Strong Communication Skills: Clear, professional written and verbal communication

• Eagerness to Learn: Curious, proactive, and open to feedback

• Team Player: Comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Prior recruitment experience is not required; training and mentorship will be provided.

Soft Skills Focus

• Ability to multitask and manage priorities

• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism

• Attention to detail and follow-through

Location & Commitment

• 5 days per week

• 9 hours per day, including a 1-hour lunch break

• Office-based in Dubai, with no remote flexibility

What Youll Receive

• Structured mentorship and on-the-job recruitment training

• Exposure to international recruitment projects and global talent markets

• Free lunch every Friday

• Participation in company wellbeing initiatives (e.g., sports activities)

• Invitations to company social and networking events

• Monthly stipend of AED 2,000 - AED4,000 depending on experience