The Crooter Internship Programme
Every exceptional career starts somewhere. An intensive training experience designed to develop the next generation of world-class technology recruiters.
Over the course of the programme, you'll receive hands-on training, work on real searches for high-growth software companies, and learn the systems, methodologies and standards that define how we operate.
This is not a traditional internship.
You'll be challenged from day one — expected to think commercially, communicate professionally and continuously raise your own standards.
Our goal isn't simply to teach recruitment. It's to develop exceptional people.
What the programme gives you
Learn the Crooter Methodology
Gain first-hand experience with the recruitment processes, search strategies and standards we use to partner with some of the world's fastest-growing software companies.
Work on Real Searches
From early in the programme you'll contribute to live projects, helping identify and engage exceptional software engineers, sales leaders and executives.
Build Commercial Skills
Develop skills that extend far beyond recruitment — communication, relationship building, market research, negotiation, business development and strategic thinking.
Learn World-Class Systems
Hands-on training using Crooter's internal platform, AI-powered tools, sourcing workflows and proprietary operating systems.
Personal Mentorship
Work alongside experienced recruiters who will provide structured coaching, feedback and continuous development throughout the programme.
What you'll learn
- Candidate sourcing and talent intelligence
- Market mapping
- Executive search fundamentals
- Technology and SaaS industry knowledge
- Interviewing and candidate assessment
- LinkedIn and Boolean search mastery
- Relationship building
- Business communication
- Recruitment operations
- AI-assisted recruiting
- The Crooter recruitment process from end to end
Intentionally selective.
The Internship Programme is intentionally selective.
We're not looking for perfect CVs.
We're looking for exceptional potential.
Successful applicants typically demonstrate:
- Curiosity
- Discipline
- Strong communication skills
- High levels of ownership
- Coachability
- Resilience
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism
- A genuine interest in technology and startups
- The ability to solve problems independently
Most importantly, they're excited by the idea of building something exceptional.
How we hire.
- Step 1ApplicationsSubmit your application & essays
- Step 2Application ReviewOur team reviews every submission
- Step 3Online AssessmentPractical exercises & scenarios
- Step 4First InterviewGet to know each other
- Step 5Final InterviewMeet the leadership team
- Step 6January 2027 OffersWelcome to the cohort
Apply for the January 2027 cohort
In addition to the standard application, please answer the questions below. Take your time — these are the most important part of your application.
The Crooter Internship Programme isn't designed to be easy.
It's designed to challenge you.
Every cohort is intentionally small so every participant receives meaningful mentorship, real responsibility and direct exposure to how elite technology recruitment is done.
We don't expect you to know everything. We do expect you to be curious, ambitious and prepared to work hard.
If you're looking for a standard internship, this probably isn't for you.
If you're looking for the opportunity to build an exceptional career alongside exceptional people, we'd love to hear from you.