DoD Military Skillbridge Internship – DIB and Special Program, Talent Acquisition Advisor

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 200+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed. 

We are a fast-growing global company with 70+ consecutive quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of nearly 10,000 companies, including 1,800+ networks and 2,900+ cloud and IT service providers in over 26 countries spanning five continents.

Are you a military service member within or nearing your 180-day window for separation from active duty? If this is you, then Equinix has a unique opportunity to help kick-start the next chapter in your professional life.

We are accepting applications for our very own DoD Skillbridge Internship Program, which is a cutting-edge initiative designed to link our nation’s warfighters to the best employment opportunities available as soon as possible in their transition process.

In this DoD Skillbridge Equinix is currently seeking a (Military Transitioning Service Member)

Your Background

To participate in our training program, we are actively seeking applications from different sectors as we will provide the training you need to build a successful career within our data centers. We are looking for applicants with knowledge of copper, coaxial, or fiber cabling. Experience of, or a passion for providing excellent customer service would be a huge bonus.

A positive outlook, a hunger to learn, and a desire to develop and grow are essential, as is the ability to work well within a team.

• Must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in DOD Instruction 1322.29 and NAVADMIN 222/15. Required
• Official TAD/ TDY Orders to Equinix for the period of the internship. Required
• Good time management habits, ability to multi-task, to sustain focus on long tasks.
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas.
• Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based work assignments.

Job Summary: This position is responsible for assisting with the full cycle recruitment under direction from others. May guide and facilitate the hiring manager and team to a successful hire. Supports in executing the Talent Acquisition Strategy for the region or assigned client group and deliver the resourcing policies, framework and processes drive constant external market awareness to build and maintain Equinix as the employer of choice.

Responsibilities

Sourcing and Pipelining
· Assists in coordinating social process under direction of more senior members
· Builds knowledge of key requirements and develops sourcing strategies to ensure strong candidate flow
· May assist recruiter with screening candidates

Facilitation of Interview Process
· Might screen resumes and recommend candidates to recruiter for further screening

Qualifications

4 years’ experience preferred
· High School Diploma required

***U.S. ONLY - EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

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