2015 Business Technology Internship Program (Undergrad)

Program Overview:
The Discover Internship Program is an exciting opportunity to work on challenging projects in a sought after work environment and culture. This program provides participants with:
• Interesting project assignments that support Discover’s strategic priorities and objectives
• Real time and consistent performance feedback
• A team of resources to assist with ongoing training and coaching on career development
• Exposure to managers with excellence in business acumen and effectiveness in managing and developing personnel
• Broad knowledge of cross-functional initiatives, experience and career contacts
• Opportunities to interact with the executive leadership team through program events

Discover identifies individuals who inherently possess Discover Values of Doing the Right Thing, Innovation, Simplicity, Collaboration, Volunteerism, Enthusiasm, and Respect. As a values-oriented organization, Discover’s goal is to hire the best and brightest interns as full-time employees after graduating from their collegiate studies.

Additional Program Highlights:
• Fully-furnished apartments for the duration of the internship
• Group activities, including networking events among interns and other full-time personnel
• Exposure to and presentations to management (by program)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
• Individuals enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s Program who will have completed their Junior year by June 2015
? Other undergraduate classifications with relevant work experience and/or in a related field of study will be considered
• Must have a graduation date between December 2015 – June 2016
? Other undergraduate standings may have other graduation dates
• Working towards degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, Management Information Systems, Information Security, Networking and Telecommunications, or a related discipline
• A minimum of a 3.0 GPA on 4.0 grade point average scale

Desired Skills and/or Attributes
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills
• High energy and intellectual curiosity
• Strong analytical skills and a consultative approach to addressing customer needs
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems creatively
• Ability to apply previous experience and knowledge to new situations and problems
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.