UScellular Experience Possibility: Internship Program

8410 W. Bryn Mawr Ave

Chicago , IL, 60631

Phone number: 773-527-4698

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UScellular

Overview

Introduction

UScellular is one of the nation’s largest wireless carriers, with 4,600+ associates serving more than 4.5 million customers in 21 states. Past interns say their time at UScellular provided "thorough training and learning that kept [them] both engaged and challenged,” and they enjoyed the “amazing work culture, realistic expectations, and real-world experience.”

Internship Program Stats

How To Apply

Find openings and apply directly on the company career page. Talent Acquisition team members will review your information and reach out accordingly. Interviews begin soon after positions are posted online. The company tries to extend internship offers before the end of December, but some are made through early spring.

https://www.uscellular.jobs/

Number Of Interns

21 to 50

Timing

Year-Round

Hours

Full-time

Duration

6 to 12 weeks

Compensation

Paid

About the Program

During UScellular’s paid internship, students are able to learn from project-driven work. The program is driven by a development plan that mentors and leaders fill with impactful work, learning, and fun. This immersive experience also includes networking with senior executives and business professionals at every level, as well as regular connections with other interns.

UScellular offers a variety of internships in all major departmental disciplines, including accounting, finance, comm...

About the Company

The Chicago-based UScellular has a strong line-up of cutting-edge devices that are all backed by a high-quality network in big and small cities and rural communities, and currently, 99 percent of customers have access to 5G+ speeds.

Business Model

UScellular's business model, the Dynamic Organization, starts with leadership excellence, which creates passionate associates who, in turn, deliver high-quality customer service, leading to customer advocacy that pro...

Intern Reviews

“The culture at UScellular was amazing. Everyone is super kind and is always willing to help others and answer any questions I may have.”
“The culture was one of inclusiveness and collaboration. I always felt welcome at work events. I was also satisfied with the level of flexibility my leader afforded me with my hours. There were a couple of times when I requested time away from the office on a weekday and said I'd make up the hours through an irregular work schedule. My leader was very accommodating and approved my requests.”
“Throughout my internship, I noticed how welcoming and friendly the employees are at US Cellular. Everyone was very eager to help and made sure that I received assistance whenever I needed it. I worked 40 hours a week and found a good balance with this schedule. I had enough work to fill each day and truly enjoyed the projects I was assigned.”
“Quality of Life at this company is incredible. I don't know if this sort of work culture even exists in other corporations. Hours are very lenient as long as you get your work done. There is a maximum, not a minimum. Of course, interns are paid hourly so it is in your interest to work eight-hour days. Work-life balance is extremely manageable.”

Why Intern Here

Every year, college students from across the country participate in our Summer Internship Program. During this 10-week immersive experience, they develop profound skills in their chosen fields while gaining a robust appreciation for disciplines outside their areas of focus. They network through internal social platforms to share experiences with other interns, ask questions, and receive ongoing instruction from assigned managers and senior leaders. They work and play hard … together.

UScellular Intern Program Advantages

UScellular’s Intern Program provides you with the opportunity to truly learn our business with first-hand experience. You will apply your knowledge and skills as you participate in business-impacting work over the course of the summer. Your leader and other team members/mentors are available to provide guidance and support throughout the summer. In addition to the project(s) you will be assigned to and contribute to, you will have opportunities to learn about other areas and departments of the business.

Your successful internship will include the following program components:

	Experience UScellular presents each intern with real-world, career-level experience. Each intern is assigned to and responsible for project-based work that impacts our business. Telecom Acumen: Targeted learning so you can understand UScellular as a whole and how your role impacts other parts of the business.
	Goal-Setting/Personal Development Plan You will create an Individual Development Plan (IDP) and set clear goals at the start of your experience, capture your activities, and track your results. Your objectives will include your personal development and key success indicators for your department. As you wrap up your internship, your leader will schedule and complete a final performance review.
	Inclusive Corporate Culture UScellular Interns are fully integrated into our corporate culture: The Dynamic Organization. With opportunities to be involved with our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Associate Resource Groups and volunteerism.
	Accessibility to Leaders Throughout the 10-week program, our interns are provided multiple opportunities to engage with executives and other leaders within the company both Web-based and face-to-face (as appropriate). These opportunities to check in are designed to discuss your ongoing success as well as any challenges or needs as you proceed through the summer.
	Top Intern Contributor Awards Individual intern leaders have the opportunity to nominate their respective interns each summer to be considered for our Top Intern Contributor Scholarship. This award recognizes superior contributions to their team, quantifiable results, individual initiative, and personal development. Award winners receive a scholarship to assist with college expenses.
	Resources UScellular interns have access to a proprietary internal portal that helps facilitates intern engagement and serves as a repository for resource materials, photos of your journey with us as well as our events calendar. You’ll also have access to CellSite, where we house all resources for every associate.
	Personal Enrichment UScellular offers an energetic and challenging work environment where individual development is paramount to driving superior results, not only for the organization but the individual intern or associate.
	Personal and Professional Growth Take ownership of your development with the variety of learnings that will be provided. Ask questions. Ask to job-shadow with associates that you have an interest in skill-building. Engage with your mentors to grow your abilities to stand-out as a candidate for hire upon graduation. UScellular will provide the opportunities for learning and it is up to you to implement what you learn.

Getting Hired Here

“I had two behavioral interviews. My interactions with my interviewer and manager were pleasant. The process is not that selective. The company looked for those with outgoing personalities who would uphold the D.O. company culture.”
“The interview felt very personal and casual. It gave me a good interpretation of how the company culture would be.”
“The interview process was super easy and felt more like a conversation than an interview.”
“US Cellular was very good with letting me know how the process was going while I was interviewing for the role. They had reached out to me on numerous occasions asking for additional information as well as giving me timelines for what I could expect next. This was very beneficial and provided a great experience. The interview questions also contained topics in which I had studied in school, so there were no issues there.”