A prestigious internship at a major corporation can be a huge step in launching a high-earning, high-impact career. More than just a resume filler, a big-brand internship offering unmatched professional mentorship, high-impact projects, and strong potential for a full-time job offer post-graduation! This year, the competition for tier-one internship programs at businesses like Warner Bros. and Target is fierce, making a strategic application approach essential.
We've compiled a comprehensive guide to the best corporate internships, providing you with essential application timelines, eligibility requirements, and the step-by-step strategies to make your application stand out.
Victoria's Secret Summer Internship
The Victoria's Secret Summer Internship is available to college juniors and seniors. Interns will participate in challenging real - life experiences in their field, have the opportunity to support and work with cross-functional teams, and have access to associate-only community experiences. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be considered for this role.Keurig Dr. Pepper Sales Management Internship
The Keurig Dr. Pepper Sales Management Internship is available to junior-level undergraduate students majoring in business administration or related fields. To be considered for this role, you should possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines. Additionally, you should have strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. As an intern, you will be responsible for growing channels within the market while achieving sales objectives and ensuring executional excellence. You will represent the company to distributor partners in specific sales-oriented activities and will identify and evaluate new or emerging trends in competitive activity. This internship is offered in various locations during the summer.Apple Construction Management Internship
The Apple Construction Management Internship is open to students pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or construction management. To be considered for this role, you should possess strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. As an intern, you'll be based in Cupertino, CA, assisting in developing and maintaining some of Apple's real estate construction projects. You will participate in project meetings, help with R&D lab design, participate in the construction design phase for R&D labs, create and track project schedules and budgets with assistance from the construction manager, and walk in-progress construction projects to track project progress.McDonald's Global Technology - Cybersecurity Internship
The McDonald's Global Technology - Cybersecurity Internship is open to college juniors who are majoring in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, or a related field. Intern duties may include working on advertising, promotional, and merchandising projects. During this internship, your responsibilities might consist of detecting and mitigating threats, managing information and asset risks, safeguarding and managing data, strengthening application security, and remediating and preventing security exploits. This position is based in Chicago, IL.American Express Finance Summer Internship
The AMEX Finance Summer Internship is available to junior- and senior-level undergraduate students studying finance and related fields. To be considered for this role, you should possess excellent analytical, communication, agile mentality, and leadership skills. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in one of the following functional areas of finance: Corporate Planning & Analysis, Global Commercial Services Finance, US Consumer & International Card Services, Global Merchant and Network Finance, Controllership, Global Treasury, or Investor Relations. You will also receive a project solving a real business challenge for the organization. This 10-week internship is offered in New York, NY, during the summer.Subaru Research and Development Automotive Design Internship
The Subaru Research and Development Automotive Design Internship is open to students pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in transportation design, product design, or a related field. To be considered for this opportunity, you should be highly skilled in automotive exterior, interior, and/or color, material, and finish (CMF) design. Additionally, you should have proficiency with all industry-standard software, including Photoshop, Blender/SubD, and Alias. As an intern, you will generate automotive design proposals in 2D and 3D, collect and analyze customer and market trend information, work with digital modeling and visualization teams to prepare presentation designs, and support the NASI design team with a variety of assignments related to advanced design for the U.S. market. This 10 - 12-week internship is offered in Tustin, CA.Walt Disney Industrial Light and Magic IT Internship
The Walt Disney Industrial Light and Magic IT Internship is available to junior and senior-level undergraduate students 18 years of age and older who are majoring in or have coursework in film, information systems/technology, computer science, or a related discipline. To be considered for this role, you should have experience with Windows and Mac systems, familiarity with Linux, knowledge of database concepts and vector embeddings, and proficiency in Python, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience with advanced AI technologies, focusing on the development of autonomous IT support agents that enhance help desk operations through process automation and intelligent user support. You will assist with ILM IT Operations - the backbone of technology support across Lucasfilm's divisions, including production, corporate, and Disney business segments. This internship is offered in San Francisco, CA.Target Inventory Analyst Internship
The Target Inventory Analyst Internship is available to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who possess strong communication, analysis, planning, problem-solving, and leadership skills. As an intern, you will gain a realistic job preview into life as an Inventory Analyst. You will learn how to apply your financial, analytical, and communication skills to impact the bottom line and negotiate with vendors to maintain relationships. You will manage a project from start to finish, and culminate your summer experience by presenting your results to leadership within your department. You will also receive extensive training and robust development to help you grow. This internship is offered in Minneapolis, MN.Mars Wrigley MBA Marketing Internship
The Mars Wrigley MBA Marketing Internship is available to first-year MBA students who are passionate about marketing and the CPG industry and are collaborators with strong problem-solving skills and a solutions-oriented mindset. As an intern, you will gain exposure to brand management, marketing strategy, advertising and creative development, business analytics, consumer insights, and product innovation. You will focus on one of their iconic brands, such as Dove, Extra, M&M'S, Milky Way, Snickers, Twix, Orbit, Skittles, 5, and more, during a 10-12-week program based in Newark, NJ.Amazon Supply Chain Internship
The Amazon Supply Chain Internship is available to upper-division undergraduate students 18 years of age and older who have experience in defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics, analyzing data to drive decisions, and using Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including: pivot tables, macros, index/match, vlookup, VBA, data links, etc. As an intern, you will take end-to-end ownership of operations, emphasizing capacity planning, logistics optimization, network design, and operational efficiency analysis. This role is offered in Seattle, WA.Warner Bros. Discovery Inclusion Internship
The Warner Bros. Discovery Inclusion Internship is available to rising junior and senior-level undergraduate students who are at least 18 years of age and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. To be considered for this role, you should have a background in marketing, journalism, and/or content creation, and an understanding of storytelling across platforms. Preference may be given to applicants who are fluent in Spanish. As an intern, you will work in one of the following areas: CNN & TNT Sports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Intern or DEI Corporate Marketing & Communications Intern. You will support team goals, projects, initiatives, and events, as well as internal stakeholders. This internship is offered in Atlanta, GA.Molson Coors Brewing Company Non-Alc Sales Internship
The Molson Coors Brewing Company Non-Alc Sales Internship is available to rising senior undergraduate students who are at least 21 years old and majoring in business administration, marketing, sales, or another related field. To be considered for this role, you should be willing to work occasional non-traditional hours (ie, attend events in the evening/weekends), proficient in Microsoft Office, and possess strong communication and social skills. As an intern, you will gain experience within the non-alc sales organization through collaboration with various stakeholders and teams. You will also complete a robust project focused on a non-alc sales business need and present findings to senior leadership. This internship is offered in Miami, FL.Walmart Internship
The Walmart Internship is available to undergraduate and graduate students. Internships are offered in merchandising, supply chain operations, finance, human resources, marketing, data science and analytics, engineering, and product management. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work on projects with real stakes, have access to industry leaders, and help shape the way the world shops. Internships are offered in various locations in the U.S. and run for ten weeks.Take the Next Step
Landing an internship with a big-brand business is not just about luck; it's about planning and early preparation. As you prepare your internship application material, remember to tailor your resume and internship cover letter to the specific job description, highlight achievements, and emphasize how your unique skills align with the company's mission. The time to apply for a spring internship is now!You Might Also Like
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