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UScellular Experience Possibility: Internship Program

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&lt;p&gt;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 &quot;thorough training and learning that kept [them] both engaged and challenged,” and they enjoyed the “amazing work culture, realistic expectations, and real-world experience.”&lt;/p&gt;

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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:
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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.
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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.
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Inclusive Corporate Culture UScellular Interns are fully integrated into our corporate culture: The Dynamic Organization. With opportunities to be involved with our Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion, Associate Resource Groups and volunteerism.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Preparing for Your Internship with UScellular
Interning with an organization like UScellular can lead to great results, not just for our organization but for each intern as well. Success begins with some simple, well-thought-out preparation. Before you begin, here are a few important things you can do to make your experience even more influential on your career:
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<td>Learn all you can about us on social media platforms. Knowledge really is power, especially where internships are concerned. The more information you have about UScellular the better prepared you’ll be to make a difference during your internship. Follow our UScellular and UScellular Careers handles on social media to stay informed.</td>
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<td>Determine how you’d like to develop as a person. As a professional, consider the skill sets you’d like to gain, such as technical proficiency and application. Think about where there is an opportunity for improvement, including communication and presentation skills, establishing a dependable work ethic, project management and technical aptitude. Develop a plan to share with your leader and mentors to help enhance your effectiveness in the areas that matter most to your success. The best way to keep track is to make a list identifying your goals and watch your progress throughout your internship.</td>
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<td>Speak with former interns. If possible, talk with fellow college students who have participated in a UScellular internship or see what our past interns have said about us by <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.uscellular.jobs/internships" target="_blank">clicking HERE</a> to go to our Intern page. It’s a great way to learn what to expect of the experience here and determine how to make this the right fit for you.</td>
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 Your goal should be to determine what you hope to achieve toward your career development. With all of these boxes checked, you’re ready to take on the exciting new challenges you’re about to face and make meaningful contributions with our Dynamic Organization.

How to Prepare

Our goal is to make our Intern Program as transparent as possible. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we have received:
What Areas of the Company Offer Internships?
Rewarding internships are offered typically within the following areas:
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<li>Accounting</li>
<li>Finance</li>
<li>Communications</li>
<li>Information Technology (IT)</li>
<li>Engineering</li>
<li>Human Resources</li>
<li>Marketing</li>
<li>Project Management</li>
<li>Supply Chain/Operations</li>
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Where are UScellular Internships Located?
Most of our internships are in the greater Chicago area (in or near our corporate headquarters), though some will be located across our footprint nationally in Iowa, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Wisconsin and more.
When are internship opportunities posted?
We begin recruiting in the early fall for the following summer’s class of interns.
When are Interviews conducted and offers made?
Interviews begin soon after the positions are posted online and decisions on offers are made after those interviews are completed.
When does the program actually start?
The 10-week, full-time summer internship program begins in early June and runs through mid-August.
How do I identify internship opportunities and apply?
Available internships are posted on <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.uscellular.jobs/" target="_blank">uscellular.jobs</a>. Start by reviewing our career site, joining our talent network, and creating your personal candidate profile. Then apply for internships that match your educational background and career objectives.

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Visit:<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://uscellular.jobs/" target="_blank"> UScellular Careers</a>
Visit: <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.uscellular.jobs/internships" target="_blank">UScellular Internships</a>
Join: <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.uscellular.jobs/jointalentcommunity?applyType=JTC" target="_blank">UScellular's Talent Network</a>
Stay connected with UScellular on:
<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/USCellularJobs" target="_blank">Twitter</a>
<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/uscellularcareers" target="_blank">Facebook</a>
<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/uscellular/jobs/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>
<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/uscellularcorp?feature=" target="_blank">YouTube</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/uscellularcareers/?hl=en">Instagram</a>
<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-U-S-Cellular-EI_IE1048.11,23.htm" target="_blank">Glassdoor</a>

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