Pearl Talent - Recruitment Intern

We’re hiring for Pearl—which places top 1% talent from around the world into operational roles at startups. We’ve bootstrapped our company to a couple of million in revenue and are adding ~$400K in annualized revenue each month to our topline. Our clients are fast-growing startups that have raised over $3B in funding from Sequioa, a16z, Founders Fund, Y Combinator, and other top VC firms.

I’m a 3x founder and most recently was investing into deep tech companies as COO of a fund in SF: https://www.linkedin.com/in/montyngan/. I grew up in the Philippines myself—which is why I care so much about giving international talent opportunities to work at the best companies in the world) and most recently was investing.

At Pearl, we know that although opportunities aren’t created equal in the world, ambitious talent is. And it’s our mission to give hires from around the world who are sharp and hungry the opportunity to earn far more than they would in their home countries while learning from the best founders.

This is a completely WFH opportunity where you’ll come in and help the recruitment team reach new heights. We’ll need someone who can overlap working ET hours.

Hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we’re building for: Watch here

The Role:

As our Recruitment Intern, you'll be responsible for supporting our fast-growing recruitment team. This internship offers hands-on experience in recruitment operations, sourcing, and candidate management. You will gain exposure to end-to-end recruitment processes and will play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations across the team.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist recruiters in sourcing candidates through job boards, social media, and internal databases.
• Screen candidate applications and resumes for initial qualification.
• Support in coordinating interviews and assessments between candidates and recruiters.
• Update and maintain candidate records in the ATS (Workable).
• Assist in preparing weekly reports on candidate pipelines and recruitment activities.
• Conduct market research on candidate pools and competitor hiring trends.
• Provide ad-hoc administrative and operational support to the recruitment team.
• Shadow recruiters to learn full-cycle recruitment best practices.

What We’re Looking For:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Proficient in Google Workspace (e.g., Docs, Sheets, Slides); familiarity with ATS tools is a plus (e.g., Workable).
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and a proactive team player.

What You’ll Gain:

• Real-world experience in recruitment and sourcing
• Exposure to tools like Workable and sourcing best practices
• A behind-the-scenes look at how we connect people with opportunities
• A supportive team that values your growth and ideas
• A competitive stipend