Entry Level Technical Recruiter

Optomi; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly phone allowance

Annual performance trip with family

Promote-from-within philosophy

Give back opportunities

Job summary

Optomi in Charlotte invites recent graduates to join the Acadomi program, a full-time training track in IT staffing beginning January 11, 2027. You will work with seasoned recruiters to learn sourcing, interviewing, and candidate submission, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship.

The path leads toward a Technical Recruiter role within the company. This program emphasizes a promote-from-within culture, strong core values, and employee-first philosophy.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of professional experience – Training provided.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build genuine relationships with clients and candidates.
• Willingness to learn sourcing, interviewing, and submission processes.
• Proficiency with MacBook Pro or MacBook Air is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 3-month training program with recruiters to start IT recruiting career.
• Work with a Team Lead to source, interview, and submit candidates.
• Gain experience in cold calling and prospecting new business.
• Lay groundwork to advance into a Technical Recruiter role.

Skills

Communication skills

Sourcing

Interviewing

Relationship building

Negotiation

Tools

Job platforms

Phone screening tools

Job description

At Optomi, passion, drive, innovation, and strong core values are at the heart of our organization. Are you looking for a challenging but rewarding career with a company who puts their employees first? How about a promote within culture and working for a Top Company Culture award winner, according to Entrepreneur? Optomi, part of the Optomi Professional Services family of brands, has launched a new program called the Acadomi, which allows recent college graduates to jump-start their careers in the IT staffing industry.

Through the Acadomi, starting January 11th, we are growing our organization and providing hands-on training, mentorships, and growth opportunities within our company. Recent Graduate candidates will work full-time with seasoned recruiters and account executives to gain a foundation for the IT industry – from best recruiting practices to account management. After completing the program, you will hit the market in our Charlotte office. Think you might be a fit?

Responsibilities:

• Participate in an informative 3-month training program with experienced Recruiters and Account Executives to boost your career in IT recruiting (JANUARY 11, 2027 START DATE!)
• Work closely with a Team Lead to perfect your skills in sourcing, interviewing, and submitting candidates
• Gain experience cold calling, interacting and prospecting new business
• Gain a foundation for Optomi’s recruiting and sales process to eventually move into a Technical Recruiter role

What does a Technical Recruiter do for Optomi?

• Use various job platforms to search for and reach out to qualified candidates passively/actively looking for employment in the market
• Conduct phone interviews to assess candidate’s technical experience to see if they are a match for job opening
• Format resume/submittal package to highlight candidate’s top skills for client to review
• Prepare candidate for phone and in-person interviews by having in-depth conversations surrounding questions, scenarios and technical experience that may be asked by client
• Work closely with Account Executive to negotiate pay rates for both consultant and client meetings, coffees, etc. to ensure they are happy and successful in their new role.
• Meet minimum weekly metrics including phone interviews/submittals to open jobs

Basic Requirements:

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 0-1 years of professional experience – Training provided!
• Drive and determination to succeed
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to develop strong and genuine relationships with our customers and consultants
• MacBook Pro or MacBook Air computers!
• The ability to be part of a fundamental change in the staffing industry
• Core values to include community involvement for both charitable and
• professional involvement
• Monthly phone allowance
• Promote-from-within philosophy
• Annual performance trip to a tropical destination for you and a plus one with all expenses paid!
• Give back opportunities including community involvement for both charitable and professional involvement
• Industry-leading, innovative technology used for candidate submissions