Global Consulting Talent Acquisition Intern (Canada) - Fusion Internship
Position Overview
As a Talent Acquisition Intern on our Global Consulting Talent Acquisition (TA) team, you’ll help shape our TA strategy. This includes digging into industry research, conducting focus groups, creating toolkits for our recruiters and so much more.
Throughout the 9-week internship, you’ll receive support to develop your skills and succeed in your project. You’ll learn from experts in our corporate and consulting teams, and you’ll get access to our award-winning learning and development programs. And did we mention we’ll fly you out to our headquarters in New Jersey so that you can meet fellow interns? If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy working at the intersection of consulting, people and talent, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze best practices and trends in Talent Acquisition (TA), and create a toolkit for our recruiters to help them find the best talent
- Facilitate focus groups with candidates, hiring managers and recruiters to gather their feedback and find ways to improve their experiences
- Collaborate with different teams, including Workforce Strategy and Employer Branding, to plan and implement strategic solutions for TA
- Support go-to-market initiatives for the Cognizant Consulting TA team, including events, external partnerships and more!
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program, pursuing a degree in Business, Consulting or Human Resources
- Strong interest in technology, digital modernization, people and talent
- Self-motivated, strong work ethic with a dedication to client service excellence.
- Ability to understand business challenges and develop innovative, data-driven solutions to solve them.
- Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team, including flexibility to support multiple time zones when necessary.
- Proven capabilities in teamwork and leadership.
- Proven Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Working Arrangements
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 1-2 days a week in our Cognizant office in Toronto, Ontario. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Start Date
The internship will last 9 weeks, starting in June 2025.
Post Closing Date
Applications will be accepted until April 30th, 2025.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000+ associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.