Summary
McKinsey & Company is seeking a Recruiting Intern to support its Tech & AI recruitment delivery team in Dubai, working on roles across the Middle East. The intern will coordinate recruiting events and interviews, maintain candidate information, run reports, communicate logistics, and support screening and administrative tasks. An undergraduate degree or equivalent experience is preferred, along with recruiting experience, strong organization, data-based reasoning, and English and local-office-language communication skills. The posting describes the salary as competitive and dependent on location, experience, and skills, but does not state an amount.
The posting
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You will join the Talent Attraction team as a Recruiting Intern, where you will be part of the recruitment delivery team for Tech & AI at McKinsey roles across the Middle East region.
You will assist recruiters in coordinating on-campus and in-office events, including identifying assessors and coaches for interview days, arranging logistics, preparing materials, etc. You will also assist in management of candidate data including maintaining accurate and up-to-date application information in recruiting systems and running reports.
You will work closely with our EEMA Talent Attraction team and leadership and wider recruiting teams to provide a best-in-class recruiting experience for all stakeholders.
Specific key responsibilities include:
- Assist recruiters in coordinating on-campus and in-office events.
- Assist in management of candidate data including maintaining accurate and up-to-date application information in recruiting systems and running reports.
- Communicate interview logistics to candidates and respond to general process inquiries.
- Support application screening process.
- Perform a range of administrative tasks, helping the team where needed.
- Update recruiting calendar and help coordinate consultant deployment for recruiting events.
- Assist in the scheduling of team meetings and calls.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience preferred
- Some recruiting experience in executive search, start-up, corporate recruiting, or professional services firm, ideally within a high-paced environment
- Strong organizational capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion
- Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning
- Ability to create work product-focused materials / outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables
- Strong time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment, including the ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and the local office language(s), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels
You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.
When you join us, you will have:
- Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
- A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
- Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.