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Best Internships by Role

Vault surveyed thousands of current and former interns about their internship programs. Vault’s Best Internships by Role reflect the programs rated highest by interns working in those specific roles and functions. The 2023 rankings are based on the results of the 2022 Internship Survey conducted in the summer of 2022.
Survey Methodology

To compile the 2023 Firsthand Internships Rankings, Firsthand surveyed more than 11,400 current and former interns in the summer of 2022. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest and 1 being the lowest, respondents were asked to rate their internship experiences in six core areas:

  • Quality of Life (company culture, hours, work-life balance, flexibility)
  • Compensation & Benefits (pay structure, subsidized expenses, technology resources, office space, perks)
  • Interview Process (application process, requirements, number of interviews)
  • Career Development (including four separate ratings for training and mentoring, quality of assignments, real-life experience, networking opportunities)
  • Full-time Employment Prospects (opportunity to obtain a full-time job with this organization)
  • Diversity (including four separate ratings for diversity with respect to women, racial & ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other underrepresented groups)

To determine an overall score for each program, the ratings were assigned relative weights based on what interns told us they most value most in an internship. The overall scores are based on the following weighted formula: 30 percent career development, 20 percent employment prospects, 20 percent quality of life, 20 percent compensation, 5 percent diversity, and 5 percent interview process.

The Best Internships by Role represent the programs with the highest overall scores from interns working in those roles. The rankings include Data Analytics, Engineering, Finance,  HR, Information Technology, Software Development and Engineering, Strategy and Business Development, and Sales, Marketing, and Communications.

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2023 Best Internships for Strategy & Business Development

#1
SCORE 10.000
2022 Rank 1

Infosys InStep Internship Program

Infosys is a global leader in technology services and consulting. InStep is Infosys’ Global Internship Program for Bachelors, Masters, MBA, and Ph.D. students from top academic institutions around the world. This internship program, which is...

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#2
SCORE 9.564
2022 Rank NR

Vanguard Summer Internship Programs

Vanguard is committed to doing what’s best for its investors. That means building client value from the inside out. In the College to Corporate (C2C) Internship Program, you’ll collaborate alongside a team of premier professionals at Vanguard to...

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#3
SCORE 9.314
2022 Rank 2

The Home Depot Internship Program

At The Home Depot, interns are valuable contributors on challenging and immersive projects that directly impact the business. Interns who join the Home Depot family become part of an innovative and fast-paced team with ample opportunity to grow...

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#4
SCORE 9.299
2022 Rank 9

Discover Internship Program

The Discover Internship Program aims to help students “Find Your Spark.” The summer internship program is designed to prepare students for full-time employment. Discover offers internships for undergraduate and graduate students in Business...

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#5
SCORE 9.163
2022 Rank NR

Mastercard Worldwide Internship Program

Mastercard has established a variety of programs for students and recent graduates, including its summer internship program, the Mastercard Launch program, and an MBA program. Students and recent graduates from around the globe can participate,...

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#6
SCORE 9.101
2022 Rank 3

College Works Painting Internship

College Works Paintings provides college and university students a unique, life-transforming opportunity to build business management and leadership skills, hands-on. The internship empowers students to run their own local businesses, manage...

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#7
SCORE 8.993
2022 Rank 4

Northwestern Mutual Internship Program

An internship at Northwestern Mutual gives you valuable, real-world work experience to prepare you for a career at Northwestern Mutual or elsewhere while building on your classroom learning. You have the flexibility to pursue your studies while...

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#8
SCORE 8.989
2022 Rank NR

EY-Parthenon Internship Program

As one of the world’s leading consulting firms, EY-Parthenon’s student programs are highly competitive. The top undergraduate students from all over the world apply every year for the company’s incredible summer internships. EY-Parthenon’s...

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#9
SCORE 8.848
2022 Rank NR

Gilead and Kite Early Talent Internship Program

Gilead offers an exciting student internship out of its corporate headquarters in Foster City, California. The internship is perfect for students who want to begin their career with a biopharmaceutical company that has been a trailblazer in...

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#10
SCORE 8.811
2022 Rank 6

PwC/Strategy& Summer Internship Program

PwC has multiple internship programs, including: Start Start, PwC’s diversity internship experience, is an introductory internship which provides participants the opportunity to learn more about professional services while developing the...

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