Derek Koh Organisation – Candidate Engagement Internship

Company: DKO
Location: Keppel Road, Singapore
Type: Internship (At least 6 months)

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive Candidate Engagement Intern to support our recruitment efforts across multiple hiring platforms. You will be the first point of contact for candidates — engaging leads, conducting call-throughs, and guiding them through the interview process. If you enjoy talking to people and want real HR experience, this role is perfect for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Contact candidates daily via calls, WhatsApp, and email
• Engage applicants from platforms such as JobsCentral, JobStreet, MyCareersFuture, Indeed, and our online lead campaigns
• Pre-screen and explain job opportunities to candidates
• Convince suitable candidates to schedule and attend interviews
• Follow up with applicants and manage confirmations & no-shows
• Update candidate info and status in tracking sheets (Google Sheets)
• Assist with basic sourcing on LinkedIn or Telegram job groups
• Support recruitment events and walk-in interview days

What You’ll Learn:

• Hands-on experience in candidate outreach
• How to pitch job opportunities and handle objections
• Real recruitment workflow in the financial & events industry
• Candidate engagement psychology (interest, motivation, decision-making
• Managing high-volume leads and communication
• Working closely with Group Director & recruitment team

What We’re Looking For: 

• Students or fresh grads (HR, Business, Marketing preferred, but all welcome)
• Comfortable speaking on the phone
• Good communication and people skills
• Confident, friendly, and proactive
• Organised and able to handle multiple candidates
• Able to commit minimum 6 months