Guidepoint

Talent Acquisition Intern at Guidepoint (東京都, Japan)

Guidepoint· 東京都, Japan·

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Talent Acquisition Intern role is an exciting opportunity for a college student who wants to work in recruitment at a fast-paced, high-growth company. The Talent Acquisition (TA) team is a group of global professionals, and we are looking for an intern to support critical hires in APAC across a variety of departments, such as business development, finance, marketing, HR, and more.

In this role, you will support all aspects of the recruitment cycle by partnering closely with our recruiting team and hiring managers to understand the talent market, utilize recruitment strategies, and generate talent pipelines. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of critical talent acquisition projects, such as diversity & inclusion, HRIS, employer branding, and more.

This internship is a hybrid role and the work location is in Tokyo, Japan.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Report and work closely with the APAC Lead who is based in Hong Kong
  • Assist with the recruitment process, including strategy development, posting jobs, sourcing, diversity recruiting, candidate outreach, and hiring
  • Build a pipeline of talent by sourcing candidates via Greenhouse, our Applicant Tracking System, and LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Support early career recruitment, programme management and drive outreach initiatives (e.g. campus fairs)
  • Assist with interview scheduling and candidate communications

WHAT YOU HAVE

  • Current student enrolled in an accredited degree program
  • An interest in Talent Acquisition
  • Demonstrated professional communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and growing environment
  • High level of independence and self-motivation
  • Able to work at least three times (or more) a week
  • Able to start work no later than Sep 2026

WHAT WE OFFER

  • We are a team! You will receive strong team support, comprehensive training resources and dedicated mentorship scheme to ensure your career progression
  • Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
  • Happy hours and free snacks
  • Central office location, fun & casual work environment, flexible work arrangement

About Guidepoint:

Guidepoint powers end-to-end research workflows for the world’s best research teams.

Backed by a global network of more than 2 million experts and over 1,600 employees, Guidepoint delivers real-time access to expertise, primary research, and actionable knowledge that help organizations make informed decisions. Through consultations, surveys, events, proprietary content, and AI-enabled tools, we support every stage of the decision-making process—from developing hypotheses and gathering insights to validating assumptions and building conviction for critical decisions.

At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, experts, and clients, which enables us to foster meaningful connections and a broad range of perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences can contribute and succeed.

Why work at Guidepoint

  • Culture: Fast-moving, collaborative, and supportive. Employees describe a “one team” environment where cross-office collaboration is the norm. Wins are celebrated openly, and friendships that “outlast the jobs” are common.
  • Growth: Internal mobility is encouraged and normal—employees switch teams, offices, and functions. Managers are expected to help, not block. The company supports professional development and flexible working.
  • DEI: Diverse backgrounds, experiences, and points of view are treated as an asset. The company hires from many different places and backgrounds.
  • Work Environment: Hybrid/office-based across 19 global locations. The work is described as meaningful, with new challenges daily.
  • Notable Perks: Opportunities to connect across teams and regions. The company has 114 current job openings (as of search date) across Business Development and other functions.

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