Interview Kickstart is a premier career transformation platform turbocharging tech careers through AI upskilling.
Founded in 2014 in Santa Clara by Soham Mehta, ex-Box Engineering Leader, and Ryan Valles, a transformative P&L leader and former CEO with a track record of scaling ventures, Interview Kickstart’s vision is to help every tech professional thrive in today’s fast-evolving tech industry.
With 40+ domain-specific courses—from foundational Machine Learning and Generative AI to Agentic AI, System Design, and DSA—Interview Kickstart equips engineers, PMs, data professionals, and tech leaders to accelerate their careers. Its 600+ instructors—industry practitioners, hiring managers, and senior engineers from FAANG+ companies—bring real-world insight and cutting-edge expertise into every classroom.
Beyond upskilling, Interview Kickstart offers end-to-end career support. Personalized mock interviews, resume and LinkedIn branding, career coaching, salary negotiation guidance, and performance-based job referrals ensure that your AI upskilling translates into real career breakthroughs. Over 25,000 professionals have already advanced their careers through Interview Kickstart.
Recognized by TIME x Statista and GSV 150 as a top EdTech company, Interview Kickstart is the go-to platform for tech professionals looking to future-proof their careers in the age of AI.
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Intern who is passionate about tech hiring. If you enjoy connecting with people, spotting strong talent, working with fast-paced teams, and keeping things organized, you’ll be a great fit.
This is a 6-month contractual role.
Shift: 5:00 PM to 2:30/3:00 AM (semi–night shift) - requires some overlap with the US shift.
What You’ll Do-
Source top engineering and tech talent through LinkedIn, job boards, and internal databases.
Screen profiles for roles ranging from instructors to engineers.
Shortlist candidates based on role fit and hiring criteria.
Schedule and manage interviews across global time zones.
Maintain smooth communication between candidates and hiring teams.
Ensure timely follow-ups and deliver a strong candidate experience.
Manage hiring trackers, dashboards, and documentation.
Assist senior recruiters with end-to-end hiring activities.
Support onboarding activities for selected candidates.
What We’re Looking For-
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Interest in recruitment and talent acquisition
Ability to multitask and stay organized
Prior internship experience is a plus
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