Recruitment Trainee / Talent Acquisition Associate

Bootminds; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bootminds is seeking energetic fresh graduates for a Campus Hiring – Recruitment Trainee / Talent Acquisition Associate. You will engage with candidates, understand hiring requirements, identify talent, coordinate interviews, and support end-to-end recruitment in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes ownership, proactive problem solving, and strong communication as you learn recruitment tools and collaborate with recruiters and stakeholders to meet hiring targets.

Qualifications

• Courageous: demonstrates confidence while communicating with candidates and team members
• Courageous: willing to take initiative and step outside comfort zone
• Courageous: handles challenging conversations and takes responsibility for mistakes
• Excellent Communication: strong verbal and written communication skills; clear, professional interaction
• Excellent Communication: good listening and comprehension skills; explains information in a simple, structured manner
• Excellent Communication: communicates with candidates and stakeholders confidently
• Go-Getter Attitude: takes ownership and shows enthusiasm to learn
• Go-Getter Attitude: follows up on tasks and manages priorities
• Go-Getter Attitude: aims for measurable outcomes
• Smart & Practical Problem Solving: finds practical and ethical solutions with available resources
• Smart & Practical Problem Solving: thinks creatively and prioritizes under time constraints

Responsibilities

• Source and identify potential candidates through various channels
• Screen candidates based on job requirements and communication skills
• Coordinate interviews and follow up with candidates
• Maintain accurate candidate and recruitment information
• Work closely with recruiters and hiring stakeholders
• Learn and use recruitment tools, job portals, and applicant tracking systems
• Meet assigned recruitment targets and timelines
• Support the team in achieving hiring goals
• Continuously learn about different technologies, job roles, and recruitment processes

Skills

Courageous

Excellent Communication

Go-Getter Attitude

Practical Problem Solving

Job description

Campus Hiring – Recruitment Trainee / Talent Acquisition Associate

About the Role

We are looking for energetic and motivated freshers to join our Talent Acquisition team. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are confident communicators, proactive in their approach, willing to take ownership, and capable of finding practical solutions to challenges.

The role involves working in a fast-paced recruitment environment where you will interact with candidates, understand hiring requirements, identify suitable talent, coordinate interviews, and support the end-to-end recruitment process.

What We Look For

1. Courageous

• Demonstrates confidence while communicating with candidates and team members.
• Willing to take initiative and step outside their comfort zone.
• Comfortable handling challenging situations and difficult conversations.
• Takes responsibility for mistakes and learns from them.
• Willing to ask questions, seek clarification, and take ownership of tasks.
• Can make sensible decisions even when faced with uncertainty.

2. Excellent Communication

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently.
• Good listening and comprehension skills.
• Can explain information in a simple and structured manner.
• Comfortable interacting with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Able to handle professional conversations with different types of people.

3. Go-Getter Attitude

• Takes ownership rather than waiting for instructions.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm to learn and grow.
• Proactively follows up on tasks and commitments.
• Sets goals and works consistently toward achieving them.
• Can manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates persistence when facing rejection or obstacles.
• Focuses on achieving measurable outcomes.

4. Smart & Practical Problem Solving

• Finds practical and ethical solutions when faced with challenges.
• Can think creatively with the resources available.
• Looks for alternative approaches instead of giving up.
• Able to prioritize and make practical decisions under time constraints.
• Demonstrates common sense and resourcefulness.
• Can solve day-to-day problems without excessive dependency on others.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and identify potential candidates through various channels.
• Screen candidates based on job requirements and communication skills.
• Coordinate interviews and follow up with candidates.
• Maintain accurate candidate and recruitment information.
• Work closely with recruiters and hiring stakeholders.
• Learn and use recruitment tools, job portals, and applicant tracking systems.
• Meet assigned recruitment targets and timelines.
• Support the team in achieving hiring goals.
• Continuously learn about different technologies, job roles, and recruitment processes.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Fresh graduates from any discipline.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong learning ability and positive attitude.
• Comfortable working in a target-driven environment.
• Proactive, confident, and willing to take ownership.
• Strong problem-solving and logical-thinking ability.
• Willingness to work from the office and build a career in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment.

We are looking for individuals who don't just wait for opportunities – they create them, act on them, and find a way forward.