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Global Talent Sourcing Intern
CompanyTencent
LocationPalo Alto
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 6, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The role involves collaborating with hiring teams to source candidates, conducting market research, and building talent pools for open positions. Additionally, the intern will engage with potential candidates, generate referrals, and analyze the effectiveness of sourcing strategies.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$21 - $38
Company Size
89698
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world.
Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained.
Tencent also publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe.
Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth.
Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.
About the Role
Business Unit
The S3 HR and Management Line follows a "User-Focused and Employee-Oriented" philosophy and employs a three-pillar HR organization model. By offering "productized services and marketized management," the S3 HR and Management Line provides comprehensive support for developing Tencent's organization, talent, and culture, enabling employees to grow with the company.What the Role Entails
- Collaborating with the hiring team to understand their specific requirements and qualifications required to source for open positions·
- Conducting market research to understand where potential candidates may be found, best methods to engage with them and market/industry trends·
- Building Talent Pools for evergreen positions, keeping and maintaining candidate pipelines across various platforms and groups·
- Outreach and engagement with potential candidates through emails, social media, or phone calls to gauge their interest in open positions and to inform them about job opportunities·
- Generation of referrals by encouraging both candidates and employees to refer qualified candidates·
- Report and analyse existing projects in terms of sourcing strategies’ effectiveness, such as conversion rates and how to improve the sourcing process
Who We Look For
- Currently an undergraduate or master’s degree student in across any disciplines with a strong interest and passion in recruitment is preferred·
- Ideally with prior recruitment and/or sourcing experience with exposure to Boolean searches·
- Strong analytical skills, proficiency in gathering and analysing information, and ability to identify problems through the information.·
- Ability to adapt to cross-regional and cross-cultural work patterns. Great teamwork spirit, strong communication skills, and fast-learning ability.·
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin is required, as the role involves regular communication with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders at headquarters and across international teams
Location State(s)
US-California-Palo AltoThe expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $20.77 to $38.08 per hour. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
This position will be eligible for 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked and up to 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, full-time interns are also eligible to enroll in the Company-sponsored medical plan.Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent
As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.
Key Skills
RecruitmentSourcingBoolean searchMarket researchTalent pipeline managementCandidate engagementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkFast-learningEnglishMandarin
Categories
Human ResourcesManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Paid sick leavePaid holidaysMedical plan
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