ERA | Engineering Recruiting Associate Program

The Engineering Recruiting Associate (ERA) program is a program with LinkedIn’s Engineering Talent Acquisition team for those with the passion and potential to help people find their dream jobs. We will provide you with the training to help you launch a successful and lucrative career in recruiting.

We believe that top talent can come from anywhere - so whether you are returning to the workforce, hoping to transition into a new industry, or trying to figure out what’s next - the skills acquired through the ERA program can change the course of your life, and help you change the course of jobseekers' lives around the world.

Details & FAQs

The ERA program runs for 9 months and specifically focuses on recruiting Engineering-specific roles. Recruiting Associates (RAs) will gain an in-depth understanding about the software design landscape and the different engineering departments that make a large-scale tech company operate. They’ll also develop the technical skills required to become an effective strategic partner and storyteller.

As part of the on-the-job training, RAs will learn from experienced Technical Recruiters and Managers, partner with Engineering teams, and find, assess and hire the employees that build LinkedIn tools and products. At the end of the program, successful associates have the potential to interview for a full-time recruiting role on LinkedIn’s Engineering Talent Acquisition Team.

The next ERA Program will begin on Nov 29, 2021.

Talent Acquisition at LinkedIn
At LinkedIn, our vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our Recruiting team is at the core of that. We hire the employees who are building the tools and products to enable job seekers to find the right jobs and companies to hire the right talent. As a Recruiter at LinkedIn, you aren’t just hiring someone to fill a role - you’re hiring a new employee who will help bring us closer to fulfilling LinkedIn’s vision. Join our team as we build the future of LinkedIn!

Is this role a full-time or contract role?
All roles under the ERA program are 9-month contract positions. At the end of the program, successful associates have the potential to interview for a full-time recruiting role on LinkedIn’s Engineering Talent Acquisition Team.

Will program participants be compensated?
Yes, we will offer competitive compensation for all associates.

What are the benefits?
Contingent or contract workers will be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefit plans through LinkedIn’s third party vendor, Workforce Logiq.

Where is the program based?
The ERA Program is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Associate positions are hybrid, combining the flexibility of working from home with in-person trainings.

What does success in the ERA program look like?
・ Completion of all guided and self-paced learning modules
・ Successfully achieving / exceeding weekly metrics
・ Articulating and sharing the LinkedIn story
・ Learning full cycle recruitment practices and putting them into practice
・ Effectively collaborating with other ERA associates to achieve common goals

Can this program be part-time?
No, we are looking for applicants who can invest 9 months full- time in this program.

What kind of mentorship can I expect?
Each associate will be paired with a mentor, who will support you through onboarding, technical support, navigating LinkedIn and more for the duration of the 9-month program. Rest assured, you'll have the support you need from a mentorship and coaching perspective.

Will LinkedIn provide relocation or visa sponsorship?
No, unfortunately we are unable to provide relocation or sponsor any visas for this program.