Internship job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Internships are programs that students or fresh graduates undergo to gain valuable experience in their chosen career path. They may be assigned small tasks and are exposed to various activities in the workplace so that they learn the basics of the job and workplace.
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Example internship requirements on a job description
Internship requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in internship job postings.
Sample internship requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Relevant experience in the field
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to adhere to deadlines
- Knowledge of industry-specific software
Sample required internship soft skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Flexibility and adaptability
Internship job description example 1
Intel internship job description
Join Intel and build a better tomorrow. Intel is in the midst of an exciting transformation, with a vision to create and extend computing technology to connect and enrich the lives of every person on Earth. So join us and help us create the next generation of technologies that will shape the future for decades to come.
Your main responsibilities include:
Build physical models of key defect modes and characterize the noise limiting detection.Work with tool suppliers to conduct microscope simulations of the defects and noise.Work on launching a simulation program within Intel.
Responsibilities may be quite diverse of a technical nature.
Job assignments are usually for the summer or for short periods during breaks from school.
This is an Intern position.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Relevant experience can be obtained through school work, classes and project work, internships, military training, and/or work experience.Minimum Qualifications
Must be a full-time student pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Microelectronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a semiconductor-related field.Must have successfully completed a Bachelor of Science degree program in one of the fields listed above.Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in college courses to date.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with semiconductor processing or testing systems in clean room environments.Experience with software tools for the analysis of large sets of experimental data.Carry a minimum of a 3.5 GPA in college courses to date.
Job Type:
Student / Intern
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Additional Locations:
Intel strongly encourages employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Intel aligns to federal, state, and local laws and as a contractor to the U.S. Government is subject to government mandates that may be issued. Intel policies for COVID-19 including guidance about testing and vaccination are subject to change over time.
Business group:
As the world's largest chip manufacturer, Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support. Employees in the Technology Development and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore's Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth.
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Position of Trust
N/A
Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.
Your main responsibilities include:
Build physical models of key defect modes and characterize the noise limiting detection.Work with tool suppliers to conduct microscope simulations of the defects and noise.Work on launching a simulation program within Intel.
Responsibilities may be quite diverse of a technical nature.
Job assignments are usually for the summer or for short periods during breaks from school.
This is an Intern position.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Relevant experience can be obtained through school work, classes and project work, internships, military training, and/or work experience.Minimum Qualifications
Must be a full-time student pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Microelectronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a semiconductor-related field.Must have successfully completed a Bachelor of Science degree program in one of the fields listed above.Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in college courses to date.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with semiconductor processing or testing systems in clean room environments.Experience with software tools for the analysis of large sets of experimental data.Carry a minimum of a 3.5 GPA in college courses to date.
Job Type:
Student / Intern
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Additional Locations:
Intel strongly encourages employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Intel aligns to federal, state, and local laws and as a contractor to the U.S. Government is subject to government mandates that may be issued. Intel policies for COVID-19 including guidance about testing and vaccination are subject to change over time.
Business group:
As the world's largest chip manufacturer, Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support. Employees in the Technology Development and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore's Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth.
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Position of Trust
N/A
Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.
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Internship job description example 2
UPS internship job description
Office environment interacting with multiple departments, co-workers, Business Professionals (BP), Management and external vendors. Team members use Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint and MIPS (Maintenance Inventory Provision System) on a daily basis. We adhere to UPS Guidelines on business casual dress code.
Procurement Intern is part of a team working on various projects related to A/C Materials. Individual will assist with projects which include but are not limited to status of orders and payment, consolidating & analyzing project data, as well as follow-up with vendors and internal departments.
Position will perform routine job duties as well as work on projects as they arise. Candidate will be involved with various projects including data analysis, audits, and review of quotes for repair of unserviceable Aircraft Components. Evaluating vendor quotes and appropriate pricing based on historical data and contractual/warranty terms. This position will also research warranty opportunities, process claims and will communicate with employees in multiple departments and when necessary with external vendors.
**Required Skills:**
+ Experience working with Microsoft Office (Access, Excel and PowerPoint).
+ Candidate must possess strong technical, organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
+ Must be at least a junior standing in college, pursuing a Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering or Technology degree.
+ Problem solving skills and a self-starter is required.
**Preferred Skills:**
+ Background in either Aircraft Materials, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, Technology or Customer Services is helpful.
+ Good organizational and multi-tasking skills helpful.
+ Previous experience with Access Databases is helpful.
**Interpersonal Skills:**
Able to work in a team-based environment with minimal supervision. Must be able to work under deadlines and multi-task, possess a positive attitude, excellent analytical skills and adapt well to change. Must be able to build strategic relationships with internal customers. Strong communication skills (both oral and written).
UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law
**Company:** UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
**Category:** Intern/Coop
**Location:** Louisville,Kentucky
Procurement Intern is part of a team working on various projects related to A/C Materials. Individual will assist with projects which include but are not limited to status of orders and payment, consolidating & analyzing project data, as well as follow-up with vendors and internal departments.
Position will perform routine job duties as well as work on projects as they arise. Candidate will be involved with various projects including data analysis, audits, and review of quotes for repair of unserviceable Aircraft Components. Evaluating vendor quotes and appropriate pricing based on historical data and contractual/warranty terms. This position will also research warranty opportunities, process claims and will communicate with employees in multiple departments and when necessary with external vendors.
**Required Skills:**
+ Experience working with Microsoft Office (Access, Excel and PowerPoint).
+ Candidate must possess strong technical, organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
+ Must be at least a junior standing in college, pursuing a Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering or Technology degree.
+ Problem solving skills and a self-starter is required.
**Preferred Skills:**
+ Background in either Aircraft Materials, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, Technology or Customer Services is helpful.
+ Good organizational and multi-tasking skills helpful.
+ Previous experience with Access Databases is helpful.
**Interpersonal Skills:**
Able to work in a team-based environment with minimal supervision. Must be able to work under deadlines and multi-task, possess a positive attitude, excellent analytical skills and adapt well to change. Must be able to build strategic relationships with internal customers. Strong communication skills (both oral and written).
UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law
**Company:** UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
**Category:** Intern/Coop
**Location:** Louisville,Kentucky
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Internship job description example 3
KPMG internship job description
Los Angeles,CA
The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we don't anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.
KPMG is currently seeking an Advisory Intern for our Transformation Delivery practice in Consulting.
Responsibilities:
Take a people-centric lens to assist organizations in the evaluation and preparation of transformation readiness activities
Support the execution of approaches that simplify, redesign, or innovate existing processes to drive efficiencies, positively impact culture, and enable better collaboration across teams
Collaborate with and support project team members to identify and manage project risks, minimize the impact of disruptions, and communicate relevant information in a timely manner to impacted stakeholders
Help bring strategies to life by creating change management plans, capturing change impacts, executing communications, and facilitating conversations between disparate teams to execute against a common goal
Assist with the development of digital and tangible products by responding to client changes throughout each stage of the product lifecycle
Help create structure and accountability for projects by supporting activities that monitor timelines, budgets, risks, and issues in ways that help obtain the most value out of a transformation
Leverage Transformation Delivery methodologies and tools to better identify potential issues, determine appropriate actions, and escalate key information as necessary
Manage ambiguity in processes and connect the dots between disparate ideas, while delivering work within deadlines
Qualifications:
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors; Bachelors or Masters degree in Business, Operations, Strategy, Management, Marketing, Organizational Psychology, or equivalent program
Must have a current/most recent GPA of 3.00 or above
Critical thinking and quantitative skills, strong technical aptitude, demonstrated quality service mindset and ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
Excellent communication (oral and written), time management, organizational and leadership skills; Flexible and adaptable team player who can deliver under tight deadlines and work with diverse teams and leadership styles, sometimes with little guidance and supervision
Work location may be in the office, at client sites, or virtual/remote depending on business need. You must be located within the U.S. when working remotely. Client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site). Job Ref: 89233
The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we don't anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.
KPMG is currently seeking an Advisory Intern for our Transformation Delivery practice in Consulting.
Responsibilities:
Take a people-centric lens to assist organizations in the evaluation and preparation of transformation readiness activities
Support the execution of approaches that simplify, redesign, or innovate existing processes to drive efficiencies, positively impact culture, and enable better collaboration across teams
Collaborate with and support project team members to identify and manage project risks, minimize the impact of disruptions, and communicate relevant information in a timely manner to impacted stakeholders
Help bring strategies to life by creating change management plans, capturing change impacts, executing communications, and facilitating conversations between disparate teams to execute against a common goal
Assist with the development of digital and tangible products by responding to client changes throughout each stage of the product lifecycle
Help create structure and accountability for projects by supporting activities that monitor timelines, budgets, risks, and issues in ways that help obtain the most value out of a transformation
Leverage Transformation Delivery methodologies and tools to better identify potential issues, determine appropriate actions, and escalate key information as necessary
Manage ambiguity in processes and connect the dots between disparate ideas, while delivering work within deadlines
Qualifications:
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors; Bachelors or Masters degree in Business, Operations, Strategy, Management, Marketing, Organizational Psychology, or equivalent program
Must have a current/most recent GPA of 3.00 or above
Critical thinking and quantitative skills, strong technical aptitude, demonstrated quality service mindset and ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
Excellent communication (oral and written), time management, organizational and leadership skills; Flexible and adaptable team player who can deliver under tight deadlines and work with diverse teams and leadership styles, sometimes with little guidance and supervision
Work location may be in the office, at client sites, or virtual/remote depending on business need. You must be located within the U.S. when working remotely. Client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site). Job Ref: 89233
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024