This California State University program allows students to work as full-time members of a legislative, executive, or judicial branch office. It made the list for the experience it provides, but also for its perks. Interns at the Capital Fellows Program can take six credits of graduate work, paid for by the program; they also receive gym membership and travel opportunities, in addition to the ability to create legislative proposals, respond to constituent inquiries, and write press releases and speeches. Oh, and they get paid a monthly stipend of almost $2000.
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The consulting firm made the list of best internships because of its full-time offer prospects. The interns surveyed by Vault gave the company a 10 out of 10 in that field. Working here would also put you in the company of some successful people. Whether you agree with his politics or not, presidential candidate Mitt Romney would be considered a successful man. He was hired at the firm in 1977, and became vice president of it in 1978.
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This California State University program allows students to work as full-time members of a legislative, executive, or judicial branch office. It made the list for the experience it provides, but also for its perks. Interns at the Capital Fellows Program can take six credits of graduate work, paid for by the program; they also receive gym membership and travel opportunities, in addition to the ability to create legislative proposals, respond to constituent inquiries, and write press releases and speeches. Oh, and they get paid a monthly stipend of almost $2000.
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Who wouldn't want to work with Sponge Bob?! The internship made the list because of its awesome perks. Interns are provided with ample opportunities to network through weekly lunches with executives and artists, Nick events and film festivals, and a field trip to MTV Networks. They can also take the coveted Nickelodeon Studio Tests and receive feedback, according to Vault. Also, interns receive entry-level job openings prior to their official posting.
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science created this program to further their goal of increasing the public understanding of science and engineering. Interns in the 10-week program work as reporters, researchers and production assistants at mass media organizations. Interns rated both the meaningfulness of the work and the challenge of the projects as a 10 out of 10. One said, “This internship has reinforced my determination to pursue a science writing career.”
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This Dallas-based internship was rated high in the social events category. The program provides interns the opportunity to work in various fields including marketing, public relations, journalism and IT. They are also treated to career development classes, parties and free travel if space is available.
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The investment bank's internships made the list because of what interns said was challenging work and great networking opportunities. According to Vault, the internship program at provides hands-on experience, allowing interns to work on real deals within one of the firm’s industry or product groups. J.P Morgan also recruits the majority of its new hires from the intern pool.
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This company focuses on business areas including auditing, consulting, financial advisory, and tax. They made the list because interns surveyed by Vault gave the company perfect scores when it came to the challenge of projects and networking opportunities. The internships are also paid and offer a speaker series and seminars for interns.
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The international investment bank made the list because interns surveyed ranked the company high in the social events and on-the-job learning categories. Interns are also paid, provided meals, given academic credit and treated to seminars.
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KPMG is one of the largest accounting firms in the U.S. The interns surveyed gave the company a perfect score when it came to formal training and orientation. The program is paid, provides interns with meals, the opportunity to participate in their Global Internship Program, and a week of paid volunteer work.
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The financial services and insurance company was listed as a top internship choice because 98% of surveyed interns found the program to be instrumental or very important to their future careers. About 33% of interns are hired full-time after graduation.
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