Entry Level Technical Recruiter

Position Overview

At Optomi, passion, drive, innovation, and strong core values are at the heart of our organization. Through the new Acadomi program, recent college graduates will receive hands‑on training, mentorship, and growth opportunities in the IT staffing industry. StartingSEPT 3RD, candidates will undergo an immersive 3‑month training program working full‑time with seasoned recruiters and account executives, laying the foundation for a successful career in technical recruiting. After the program, you may join our team in Atlanta, Charlotte, DC, Detroit, or Dallas.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in an informative 3‑month training program with experienced recruiters and account executives.
• Work closely with a Team Lead to perfect your skills in sourcing, interviewing, and submitting candidates.
• Gain experience in cold calling, interacting, and prospecting new business.
• Learn Optomi’s recruiting and sales process to eventually transition into a Technical Recruiter role.
• Use various job platforms to search for and reach out to qualified candidates both actively and passively.
• Conduct phone interviews to assess candidates’ technical experience for job openings.
• Format resume and submittal packages to highlight candidates’ top skills for client review.
• Prepare candidates for phone and in‑person interviews through in‑depth discussions on potential questions and scenarios.
• Collaborate with Account Executives to negotiate pay rates for both the consultant and client.
• Engage in follow‑up meetings (coffees, etc.) to ensure candidate satisfaction and success.
• Meet minimum weekly metrics, including number of phone interviews and job submittals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to develop strong and genuine relationships with customers and consultants

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary
• MacBook Pro or MacBook Aircomputers provided
• Opportunity to be part of a fundamental change in the staffing industry
• Core values including community involvement for both charitable and professional pursuits
• Weekly happy hours and catered lunches for trainees
• Relocation allowance
• Monthly phone allowance
• Promote‑from‑withinphilosophy
• Annual performance tripto a tropical destination for you and a plus one with all expenses paid
• Give back opportunities through community involvement initiatives
• Access to industry‑leading, innovative technology for candidate submissions
• Earned performance incentives with opportunities for remote workdays