It’s that time of year again! College students everywhere have (hopefully) begun their search for their summer internships. Across majors and industries, both student job seekers and employers are preparing for a successful summer of internship programs.
But not every internship is created equal. No, I’m not just talking about the difference between being a paid or unpaid intern. Internships come in all shapes and sizes, some opportunities provide a plethora of hands-on experience while others seem to focus more on menial tasks. It’s important for internship seekers and companies everywhere to understand the importance of internships that provide engaging, challenging and valuable educational experiences for interns.
During Glassdoor’s second annual report of the Top 20 Highest Rated Companies Hiring Interns Right Now, they looked to interns to help uncover the companies holding the top spots for their outstanding internship programs. The following data was gained through surveying the interns on their experience and salary reports. While the company ratings are based on at least 20 intern reviews with a 5-point scale: 1.0=very dissatisfied, 3.0=OK, 5.0=very satisfied:
1. Google
Company rating (according to interns): 4.6
Average monthly base pay for interns: $5,787
Company rating (according to interns): 4.2
Average monthly base pay for interns: $3,997
3. Qualcomm
Company rating (according to interns): 4.2
Average monthly base pay for interns: $4,955
4. Microsoft
Company rating (according to interns): 4.2
Average monthly base pay for interns: $5,797 to $7,050
5. Nordstrom
Company rating (according to interns): 4.1
Average monthly base pay for interns: $2,006
6. GE
Company rating (according to interns): 4.1
Average monthly base pay for interns: $2,874
Company rating (according to interns): 4.1
Average monthly base pay for interns: $4,154
8. Intel
Company rating (according to interns): 4.1
Average monthly base pay for interns: $4,280
9. KPMG
Company rating (according to interns): 4.0
Average monthly base pay for interns: $3,729
10. Cisco
Company rating (according to interns): 4.0
Average monthly base pay for interns: $4,077
Interested at an internship at one of these companies? Don’t sell yourself short. Carefully prepare your materials and apply!
Have you had a wonderful internship experience at a company that didn’t make the list? Share below!
