How to hire a co-operations internship

How to hire a co-operations internship, step by step

Here's a step-by-step co-operations internship hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a co-operations internship job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new co-operations internship
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your co-operations internship job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a co-operations internship for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A co-operations internship's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, co-operations interns from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of co-operations interns and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Co-Operations Internship	Description	Hourly rate
   Co-Operations Internship	Operations research analysts use advanced mathematical and analytical methods to help organizations investigate complex issues, identify and solve problems, and make better decisions.	$13-24
   Supply Systems Analyst	Supply systems analyst professionals are responsible for collecting and analyzing data that will improve the supply chain operations of an organization. These analysts are required to develop and perform logistics management operations that can involve planning, costing, coordinating, and relevant program evaluations... Show more	$23-46
   Order Analyst	An order analyst is responsible for acknowledging customers' orders, processing payments, and ensuring the correct quantity of items before distribution. Order analysts monitor the adequacy of warehouse inventories and inspect the condition and proper labeling of items before release to prevent potential complaints... Show more	$17-37

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Python
   • C++
   • Customer Service
   • Java
   • CAD
   • Project Management
   • Facebook
   • JavaScript
   • CSS
   • HR
   • Data Collection
   • CNC
   • Windows
   • Perl

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   Responsibilities:

   • Help manage and implement file sharing and form discussion in Microsoft SharePoint.
   • Coordinate technical GIS projects to achieve desire goals with available resources, regularly report on progress, recommends and implement changes.
   • Demonstrate professionalism and the ability to manage projects independently, performing facility layouts within AutoCAD to forecast customer costs.
   • Work under the video surveillance systems project that involve installing and debugging solar power IP video surveillance systems around Nigeria.
   • Acquire a DOD secret clearance.
   • Merchandise interiors, mannequins, and storefront windows.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your co-operations internship job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A co-operations internship salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a co-operations internship in South Dakota may be lower than in California, and an entry-level co-operations internship usually earns less than a senior-level co-operations internship. Additionally, a co-operations internship with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average co-operations internship salary

   $39,256yearly

   $18.87 hourly rate

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   Entry-level co-operations internship salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average co-operations internship salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$51,049	$25
   2	Illinois	$46,705	$22
   3	Colorado	$45,261	$22
   4	New Jersey	$44,574	$21
   5	New York	$42,938	$21
   6	Virginia	$42,802	$21
   7	Maryland	$42,371	$20
   8	Oregon	$40,050	$19
   9	Pennsylvania	$40,046	$19
   10	Texas	$39,835	$19
   11	North Carolina	$39,707	$19
   12	Massachusetts	$38,952	$19
   13	Utah	$37,506	$18
   14	Ohio	$36,853	$18
   15	Michigan	$35,113	$17
   16	South Carolina	$34,704	$17
   17	Indiana	$34,522	$17
   18	Georgia	$33,481	$16
   19	Wisconsin	$32,074	$15
   20	Mississippi	$32,051	$15

   Average co-operations internship salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Alfa Laval	$48,510	$23.32
   2	CliftonLarsonAllen	$46,153	$22.19	17
   3	Milliman	$45,606	$21.93	4
   4	Schneider Electric Industrial Services	$45,304	$21.78	8
   5	Bayer	$45,134	$21.70	24
   6	Turner Construction	$43,745	$21.03	32
   7	Ciena	$43,246	$20.79	1
   8	Mars	$43,236	$20.79	4
   9	Haskell	$43,230	$20.78
   10	BNY Mellon	$42,590	$20.48	26
   11	United Contractors	$42,533	$20.45
   12	Marathon Petroleum	$42,289	$20.33	133
   13	Meridian Bioscience	$42,055	$20.22
   14	L'Oréal	$41,877	$20.13
   15	Nucor	$41,868	$20.13	9
   16	Kroger	$41,804	$20.10	49
   17	CITGO Petroleum	$41,301	$19.86
   18	American Bridge	$41,150	$19.78
   19	Hunter Engineering	$41,094	$19.76
   20	Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions LLC	$40,974	$19.70

4. Writing a co-operations internship job description

   A good co-operations internship job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a co-operations internship job description:

   Co-operations internship job description example

   • Working towards an undergraduate or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
   • A minimum GPA of 3.2
   • The demonstrated ability to learn on the job
   • Be an effective problem solver with strong analytical skills
   • Results oriented and a self-starter
   • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
   • Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
   • Ability to work in a team environment

   BENEFITS:

   Salary: Commensurate with experience and education

   Housing: Axalta will provide interns in need of housing a lump sum of money to assist in covering living expenses

   Candidates seeking US-based internships need to have the ability to work legally in the United State (e.g. US Citizen, US permanent resident of qualifying refugee or individuals granted asylum). Applicants who do not indicate having the necessary work authorization will not be considered for US-based internships.

   Overview

   Axalta has remained at the forefront of the industry by investing in its innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customer's products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes . We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

   Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions to over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability goals, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right co-operations internship for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with co-operations interns they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit co-operations interns who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your co-operations internship job on Zippia to find and recruit co-operations internship candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting co-operations interns requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a co-operations internship applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new co-operations internship

   Once you've selected the best co-operations internship candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new co-operations internship. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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