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University Talent Solutions
for San Diego Startups

intern & new grad staffing

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Hire Top University Talent Without the Overhead

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​At many startups, full-time recruiters wear a dozen hats, and university hiring often gets the short end of the stick. That’s where we come in—helping you snag top student talent without the guesswork, growing pains...or the need for a dedicated resource.

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With over 20 years of experience in global university recruiting, we specialize in connecting San Diego startups with exceptional BS, MS, and PhD candidates—efficiently and cost-effectively. Our strong relationships with leading campuses enable us to help you attract, hire, and retain the right students, tailored to your evolving business needs.

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We take a hands-on, in-person approach—prioritizing real connections over virtual interactions. That’s why we thrive on working with local startups and universities, immersing ourselves in the trenches to truly understand the needs of both businesses and students.

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Agile and adaptable, we recruit across a diverse range of engineering and non-engineering disciplines, ensuring the right talent matches the right opportunities.

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Let us help you build a pipeline of future leaders—minus the hassle. Contact us today!

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How we can help

Services

introductions

If you simply want better applicants and have recruiters to handle the rest, we offer introductions to prequalified students who meet your exact needs. 

intern hiring

Full service recruitment including introductions, interview coordination,  comprehensive candidate care, facilitating hiring decisions and offer extension/management.

recruitment strategy

Develop a comprehensive strategy for why, how, when and where you are going to recruit and hire your interns.  Planning ahead will yield greater quality, saving you time and money.   

Talent 
Management

Retain your intern hires by developing a strategic intern program that both assesses future fulltime potential and highlights the strength of your business and culture.

Who is the intern sherpa?

Erik Miller brings over 20 years of experience as a university recruiter and intern program manager, helping both Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing startups in tech build exceptional early-career talent pipelines.

 

A passionate advocate for students, he deeply understands what motivates interns and new grads, enabling him to successfully place thousands of candidates in impactful roles.

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Highly adaptable to any recruiting environment, Erik seamlessly integrates into existing hiring processes—often enhancing them along the way.

 

Beyond his expertise, Erik’s extensive academic network unlocks hidden talent pools that businesses didn’t even know existed, giving them a competitive hiring edge.

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When he’s not on campus or connecting virtually with students and clients, he's usually hiking and meditating in San Diego's local mountains.

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And most importantly? He loves what he does. See for yourself.

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Erik Miller

erik@theinternsherpa.com

San Diego, CA 

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