The first Popcorn Recruiters Academy was held in November 2020. We gathered 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.
Meet Sarah, a Popcorn Recruiters Academy attendee who is now a trusted Talent Research Specialist in our team! Here’s what she had to say about the entire journey.
“With compassion, and in an engaging and practical way, last year at Popcorn Recruiters Academy, the recruiters shared their professional expertise related to recruitment in today’s world. The academy was very informative and useful for all participants, regardless of the level of prior knowledge about recruitment. The presenters were extremely knowledgeable, and I loved the open environment for asking questions.
Upon completion, we were allowed to apply for an internship and I did not hesitate at all about applying. After I started the internship at Popcorn Recruiters, I had the opportunity for three months to learn about the entire recruitment process. The mentors were very dedicated and always available to answer all my questions and practically demonstrate all the tasks of one recruiter. All the work and learning was accompanied by a positive and supportive atmosphere among Popcorn Recruiters.
After mastering all the theory, I was given the opportunity to work on a real project. I demonstrated the acquired skills by finding a candidate who was eventually hired by the company. It was the best indicator of mutual commitment – me as an intern, and the whole team of Popcorn Recruiters who participated in my training.
Today I am employed in this great company made up of young people, passionate and enthusiastic about the job. These people are my friends now and one of the reasons I love going to work. Therefore, I would recommend Popcorn Recruiters Academy to anyone who wants to gain practical knowledge applicable in the real world, but also to connect with experts in the field.”
Sarah Purić, Talent Research Specialist at Popcorn Recruiters
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 on June 26th and 27th, 2021?.
Keep in mind that the number of attendees is limited. Apply now and secure your spot on time! 👇👇