Vault Intern Resource Center

Overview

This year, Vault is excited to provide undergrad and grad students with a new resource that helps them apply to, interview with, and select the right internship programs for them. This resource includes the best of Vault's internship advice, rankings, reviews, and research—all in one place. It includes rankings and reviews of the best internship programs by role and industry, resume and cover letter tips, and expert advice for networking, interviewing, and turning internships into full-time offers.

Vault's new Intern Resource Center has everything students need to ensure their success throughout the internship process.

Top Ranked Internship Programs

100 Best Internships

Best Internships for Diversity

Best Internships by Role

Best Internships by Industry

Most Prestigious Internships

Select Top Ranked Internship Programs

#1 Best Health Sciences Internships

“My manager and mentor were always there to guide me and answer any questions I had.”

#10 Most Prestigious Internships

“Excellent mentorship, and incredible access to senior bankers and clients as an intern.”

#2 Best Internships for Diversity

“UScellular does a great job creating safe spaces for people of all backgrounds.”

#1 Best Retail & Consumer Products Internships

“We're assigned projects that feel important to the company as a whole, with a good blend of guidance and freedom.”

#2 Best Internships for Employment Prospects

“Full-time offers are given to the vast majority of MBA interns.”

#11 Best Consulting Internships

“You’re paired with both a mentor and buddy upon arrival, and they look out for you throughout the summer.”

#1 Best Accounting Internships

“I received real assignments that would otherwise have gone to junior associates and regularly interacted with clients.”

#1 Best Internships for Data Analytics

“I enjoyed working with interns from all around the world, learning cutting-edge technology, and getting to know the culture in India.”

#5 Best Retail & Consumer Products Internships

“All the regular, full-time employees treat interns with the utmost respect and really want you to learn about the job.”

#2 Best Financial Services Internships

“The mentoring and guidance were really good and definitely helped prepare me for working in a professional environment.”

#8 Best Investment Bank Internships

“Everyone is incredibly welcoming and kind, and there are multiple support resources should you ever need help.”

#12 Best Internships for Employment Prospects

“Amazing resources and training guides are available, and directors, managers, and associates are willing to guide you.”

#24 Best Accounting Internships

“The work-life balance is excellent. Everyone at EB is super kind and considerate and had my best interest in mind.”

#3 Best Retail & Consumer Products Internships

“The atmosphere at the office was great and it seemed like I learned something new every day.”

#5 Best Internships for Engineering

“The trainings were very helpful, and the mentorship was amazing. Every question I had about ‘why we do it this way’ was answered.”

Advice from vault

5 Ways to Stand Out on Your Internship Application

By Rob Porter

How to Find a Great Internship

By Rob Porter

Writing an Effective Internship Cover Letter

By Rob Porter

How to Prepare for Internship Applications

By Emily Wiegand

4 Tips for Acing Your Internship Interview

By Andrew Fennell

Common Challenges Interns Face and How to Overcome Them

By Rob Porter

Creating an Effective Resume with Little to No Work Experience

By Rob Porter

How to Answer Tricky Interview Questions: Part I

By Rob Porter

How to Answer Tricky Interview Questions: Part II

By Rob Porter

Dealing with a Second Job Interview: What to Expect and How to Prepare

By Rob Porter

Dealing with a Second Job Interview: Common Questions and How to Answer Them

By Rob Porter

How to Identify a Healthy Workplace During Your Internship Search

By Emily Wiegand

How to Improve Your Odds of Converting Your Consulting Internship into a Full-Time Offer

By Vibhu Sinha

How to Write a Cover Letter Like Hemingway

By Derek Loosvelt

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