We are looking for a research-driven and proactive Talent Sourcing Intern who enjoys finding the right talent, exploring niche talent pools, and connecting with professionals across different industries and geographies.

This is an opportunity for someone who understands that great recruitment starts with smart sourcing. We are particularly interested in candidates who know how to go beyond conventional job portals and discover relevant professionals using advanced LinkedIn searches, Boolean strings, Google X-ray searches, and other sourcing techniques.

What You'll Be Doing

- Identify relevant candidates for niche, specialized, and hard-to-fill positions.
- Conduct advanced sourcing through LinkedIn, Google X-ray searches, job portals, and other qualified platforms.
- Build effective Boolean search strings using AND, OR, NOT, and relevant keyword combinations.
- Identify passive candidates who are not actively looking for new opportunities.
- Execute personalized LinkedIn outreach to connect and engage with potential candidates.
- Research alternative job titles, designations, industry terminologies, and skill sets to identify relevant profiles.
- Explore domestic and international talent markets to build strong candidate pipelines.
- Maintain candidate databases, sourcing trackers, and outreach records.

Must-Have Skills





- Strong understanding of LinkedIn sourcing and candidate research.
- Hands-on knowledge of Boolean search and Google X-ray search techniques.
- Ability to create targeted search strings for niche hiring requirements.
- Understanding of passive candidate sourcing and LinkedIn outreach.
- Ability to research different job titles, designations, industries, and professional backgrounds.
- Good written communication skills for personalized candidate engagement.

Good to Have

- Previous internship or exposure to recruitment, talent acquisition, or sourcing.
- Experience with international candidate sourcing and outreach.
- Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, Sales Navigator, SeekOut, HireEZ, Apollo, Lusha, or similar tools.
- Experience sourcing candidates across different countries and talent markets.

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for someone who:

- Enjoys researching and discovering hard-to-find professional profiles.
- Can think beyond conventional job titles and keywords.
- Knows how to identify passive talent rather than simply searching active job applicants.
- Is curious about recruitment technology and advanced sourcing techniques.
- Wants to build expertise in global talent acquisition and recruitment research.

📌 Talent Sourcing Intern (Kolkata)
🏢 N2P Systems
📍 Kolkata