Candidate Outreach Associate Intern

Weekday (YC W21); India; On-site; INR 112,000 - 167,000; Part time

Job summary

Weekday is hiring a Candidate Outreach Associate (Intern/Executive) in a remote India role. You will be the first voice for shortlisted candidates, calling them to share that they are shortlisted, explaining why the opportunity matters, and guiding them to the next step.

In this high-impact position, you will influence interview conversions by clearly conveying role details, expectations, and next steps, while coordinating with the recruitment team to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication in English and local language; clear, polite phone etiquette.
• Quick learner capable of grasping job details fast and explaining them simply.
• Comfortable making many outbound calls daily and handling rejection professionally.
• Basic computer skills: Google Sheets/Excel, email, WhatsApp.
• Prior experience in BPO, telecalling, sales, or recruitment outreach is a plus but not mandatory for interns.

Responsibilities

• Make 100–120 outbound calls per day to shortlisted candidates.
• Explain role, company, location, shift, and highlights clearly to candidates.
• Gauge interest, answer queries, and address common objections.
• Maintain call logs and candidate status in ATS/tracker.
• Follow up via call/WhatsApp/email to keep candidates engaged.
• Collaborate with recruitment/HR to align role priorities and report patterns.

Skills

Communication skills

Learning agility

Outbound calling

Computer basics

BPO/recruitment exp

Tools

ATS tools

Job description

This is an internal role at Weekday. Not a role by a client.

Location

India (Remote)

Work Schedule

9 hours per day, 6 days per week

Employment Type

6-Month Contract (High performance converts to an Extension or Full-time)

Compensation

₹10,000 – ₹15,000 / month fixed + additional performance-based incentive

Why Join Weekday?

At Weekday, we are building the future of startup hiring. High-growth tech companies and fast-paced startups rely on us to find exceptional talent, fast.

Job Title

Candidate Outreach Associate (Intern / Executive)

About The Role

As a Candidate Outreach Associate Intern you will be the first voice our shortlisted candidates hear. Your main responsibility is to call candidates, inform them that their profile has been shortlisted for specific roles and companies, explain why this opportunity matters, and gauge their interest. If they’re interested, you’ll guide them to the next step (interview scheduling / profile submission). This is a high-impact role: your calls directly affect how many strong candidates convert into interviews and offers.resources.workable+2

Key Responsibilities

• Make 100–120 outbound calls per day to shortlisted candidates from the database / ATS.
• Clearly explain the role, company, location, shift, and key highlights in a way that makes the opportunity feel important and worth pursuing.
• Assess candidate interest, answer basic queries, and address common objections (timing, location, notice period, etc.)
• Maintain accurate call logs and candidate status updates in the tracker/ATS (e.g., “contacted”, “interested”, “not interested”, “call back”).
• Follow up via call/WhatsApp/email as needed to keep candidates engaged until interview or offer stage.
• Work closely with the recruitment/HR team to understand role priorities and update them on candidate response patterns.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills in English and local language (clear speech, polite tone, confident phone etiquette).
• Smart, quick learner who can grasp job details fast and explain them simply.
• Comfortable making multiple outbound calls daily and handling rejection professionally.
• Basic computer skills (Google Sheets/Excel, email, WhatsApp).
• Prior experience in BPO, telecalling, sales, or recruitment outreach is a plus but not mandatory for interns.

Nice to Have

• Experience in IT/non-IT staffing or recruitment coordination.
• Familiarity with ATS tools or candidate tracking sheets.

What We Offer

• Direct Path to Full-Time: Outstanding performance can lead to contract extension or conversion to a full-time role.
• Steep Learning Curve: Learn startup hiring, candidate evaluation, and operational analytics directly from experienced leaders.
• Culture of Growth: Work in a high-energy environment where ownership is recognized and rewarded.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.