Recruitment Services · For Companies
Hiring an intern, or a permanent employee?
Two recruitment tracks powered by the same institutional network: free Erasmus+ intern hosting for structured 2–6 month placements, or success-based talent sourcing for permanent hires in Europe and the USA. Pick the right one below.
Backed by Europe's mobility networks
Pick the recruitment track that fits the role
Each track has its own dedicated page with full process, pricing, sectors and FAQs. Open the one that matches your hire.
Erasmus+ intern hosting vs talent sourcing — side by side
Same institutional network, two commercial models. Use this to brief your team or budget owner before a call.
| Hire international interns | Talent sourcing Europe & USA | |
|---|---|---|
| Hire type | Structured 2–6 month placement | Permanent / 12+ month role |
| Cost to company | Free for verified hosts | Success-based fee on signed offer |
| Candidate pool | Erasmus+ trainees from EU institutions | Erasmus+ alumni + active EU & US job market |
| Compensation | Country-dependent (e.g. DE >3mo, FR >2mo); EU grant contributes to living costs | Market salary set by employer |
| Time to shortlist | 5–10 working days | 7–14 working days |
| Paperwork | Learning Agreement handled by Piktalent | Standard EU/US employment contract |
| Best for | Pipeline building & long-term conversion | Filling an open role on the org chart |
Recruitment Services at Piktalent
Definition
Piktalent operates two distinct recruitment services for companies. (1) Erasmus+ intern hosting is free for verified host companies in Europe and uses our 200+ partner institutions to source structured 2–6 month placements. (2) Talent Sourcing covers permanent and long-term hires across Europe and the USA on a success-based fee, paid only when a candidate signs an offer. Both services share the same coordinator model and institutional network, but address different hiring needs.
Two tracks — pick one
- Hire International Interns — free Erasmus+ intern hosting (Europe only)
- Talent Sourcing Europe & USA — permanent hires, success-based fee
- Same coordinator and institutional network across both
- Open the dedicated service page for full process, pricing and FAQs
How to choose
- 1
Hosting a 2–6 month placement?
Use Hire International Interns. Free for verified hosts; Learning Agreement handled by Piktalent.
- 2
Hiring a permanent employee?
Use Talent Sourcing. Success-based fee, EU + USA candidate pools, replacement guarantee.
- 3
Not sure?
Brief us in 30 minutes and we'll route you to the right track.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which recruitment track fits your role?
If you can host a structured 2–6 month placement with a workplace mentor in Europe, intern hosting is free and faster. For permanent or 12+ month hires (in the EU or the USA), talent sourcing is the right commercial model.
Choose this if…
- You're hiring an entry-level or junior multilingual candidate.
- You want a single coordinator owning sourcing through onboarding.
- You prefer outcome-based commercials (free hosting or success fee).
- You value institutionally-verified candidates over job-board volume.
Book a 30-Minute Hiring Discovery Call
Tell us your role, location and timeline. We'll map the fastest recruitment track — free intern hosting or success-based talent sourcing — and shortlist candidates within days.