Research Intern

Position: Research Trainee

What You’ll Do

A. Research & Talent Mapping Support

• Assist in researching industries, target companies, and organizational structures for assigned projects.

• Support the development of company lists and longlists of potential candidates under the guidance of Research/Consultants.

• Source candidates through multiple channels, including:

  • LinkedIn

  • Company websites

  • Industry directories

  • Professional groups

  • Internal database

• Maintain and update talent mapping files following company standards.

B. Candidate Sourcing & Initial Screening Support

• Support candidate sourcing activities based on job briefs and Key Selection Criteria (KSC).

• Conduct initial outreach via email, LinkedIn InMail, or provided scripts.

• Participate in or conduct basic screening calls (under supervision) to:

  • Validate background and experience

  • Assess initial fit with job requirements

  • Gather information on motivation and salary expectations

• Prepare candidate summaries and profiles using standard templates.

C. Database & Documentation Management

• Update ATS/CRM systems with accurate candidate information, notes, and communication logs.

• Maintain well-organized research documents and tracking files.

• Assist in building reusable talent pools for future search assignments.

D. Project Execution Support

• Assist in coordinating interview schedules between Consultants and Candidates.

• Track candidate progress throughout different stages of the recruitment process.

• Support preparation of basic weekly progress reports.

E. Market Research & Learning

• Collect and compile basic data on:

  • Salary benchmarks

  • Talent movement

  • Industry hiring trends

• Support Consultants in consolidating research findings into reports when required.

F. Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with Research/Consultants to understand job briefs and search priorities.

• Participate in weekly team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions.

• Proactively learn and develop research, sourcing, and communication skills.

What we require

• Fresh graduate (preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, or related fields).

• Strong interest in Executive Search / Headhunting.

• Good research and information-gathering skills.

• Good written English (email communication level).

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word).

What we offer

• Working term: 6 months
• Allowance: 6,000,000 VND 
• 06 days off in 06 months of work
• Holiday, an anniversary bonus
• Birthday Leave and Birthday gift
• Training opportunity
• Annual Company trip (depends on the company’s business)
• A structured development plan to pave the way for you to become a full-time employee at Headhunt Vietnam.
• Access to unlimited office snacks, company events, and a dynamic work setting with energetic and motivated colleagues.

Working time: Mon – Fri (9AM – 6PM)

Location: 119 Dien Bien Phu, Da Kao, District 1, HCMC

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you