The Popcorn Recruiters Academy legacy started in November 2020, when we decided to host a training for students and recent graduates who were eager to build their careers in the area of recruitment. Popcorn Recruiters received more than 100 applications and, after carefully screening each and every candidate, 12 were selected to attend the academy.
The event lasted for two days and the participants got an opportunity to learn about full-cycle recruitment, conducting competency-based interviews, building Boolean strings, market intelligence, and launching a recruitment marketing campaign.
Shortly after the academy, we launched our very first (official) Popcorn Recruiters Internship program! We were thrilled when we received 40 applications from young, ambitious candidates looking to start their careers in recruitment. The choice was hard but what made us proud was to notice that the top 5 candidates all attended the Popcorn Recruiters Academy.
This year, we decided to switch things up a bit! Instead of receiving applications for Popcorn Recruiters Internship, we’re going to choose a few of Popcorn Recruitment Academy attendees as our interns!
Keep reading to find out what our interns have to say about their experience at Popcorn Recruiters!
Meet Amina, a Popcorn Recruiters Academy attendee who started her recruitment career as a Popcorn Recruiters Intern. Now, she is a trusted Talent Research Specialist in our team! Here’s what she had to say about the entire journey.
“In just two days, Popcorn Recruiters’ team introduced us to core recruitment practices and trends. As they shared their knowledge and experiences, we gained a valuable insight into the real world of recruitment.
They made sure each concept was understood well through fun quizzes and an interactive approach where questions and discussions were encouraged, so time flew by as I enjoyed each session.
After the academy, I didn’t hesitate to apply for an internship at Popcorn Recruiters. From day one, dedicated mentors and supportive colleagues helped us navigate the recruitment process each step of the way. Equipped with knowledge gained at the academy and thanks to a perfectly paced and well-structured onboarding process, I successfully handled my first recruitment project.
In the last three months I haven’t only learned a lot, but I also had a great time with my teammates and enjoyed each Monday-to-Friday! Looking back, I’m thrilled to have attended Popcorn Receuiters Academy, since it was the first step that led me to this amazing experience!”
Amina Mehdaoui, Talent Research Specialist
Are you interested in the world of recruitment? Would you like to gain essential skills that will help you land a job as a recruiter more easily?
If so, make sure to sign up for the Popcorn Recruiters Academy taking place from January 24th to January 28th!
Keep in mind that the number of attendees is limited.
Secure your spot on time. Apply now!