Sophie Hattery ’16
This week peer picks from Sophie ’16:
– Wall Street Journal Internship – Apply by 11/11
– Nestle Factory Operations Co-Op Program – Apply by 11/15
This week, I chose to highlight the Wall Street Journal’s internship program, which is aimed at undergraduate and graduate students who desire to pursue a career in journalism. Great news, it is 10-weeks long and paid! Interns get the opportunity to work closely with reporters and editors to deliver prompt, accurate reporting of news relevant to their beat. Interns also write market commentary and forward-looking features, analyze market data, and generally build on their journalistic skills. Interns are expected to generate their own story ideas appropriate for the section to which they are assigned and follow the stories through to completion with supervision and guidance from an editor. Interns should be self-starters who understand the needs of the paper’s growing readership on various real-time, online, mobile and print platforms. Dedication to high journalism standards, proof of excellent writing skills and dogged reporting are absolute musts. Candidates should have prior reporting experience and a demonstrated interest in news as well as the ability to work independently and under deadline pressure! It is important to note that if you are interested in applying, you must include a cover letter, resume, and up to six samples of your work (written and/or multi-media) in your online application by the BRIDGE by Tuesday, November 11th!
My second peer pick was Nestle’s Factory Operations Co-Op Program, a six-month project during a school semester and a possibility of an extension through the summer or winter break! Nestle prides itself in providing internships that prepare students for the competitive and ever-changing business world. As the largest Nutrition, Health and Wellness Company in the world, this company offers an environment that is diverse, challenging and supportive, including hands-on experience and real-world responsibilities that would serve as the springboard for a successful career. Nestle has been ranked as the number one consumer food products company in Fortune magazine’s annual survey of The World’s Most Admired Companies for seven consecutive years.
Anyways, this program allows selected college students to gain real world experience and an understanding of the role of Operations & Manufacturing. Designed with the full support of the Confection and Snacks Leadership Team, this semester long program will allow incumbents to be involved in leading substantial projects from start to finish.
You will work with experienced supervisors who are accountable for your experience. There you will have the opportunity to work on several key projects throughout the program. Areas of focus may include continuous improvement efforts, compliance, safety, quality, or the performance of factory operations. Objectives and delivery deadlines will be clearly outlined, while continuous, constructive performance feedback is provided and is critical to the success of your Co-Op program. Nestle’s Operations Team is responsible for manufacturing Nestlé USA products, from raw material to packaged goods. If you are a candidate with proven leadership skills, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work in a team setting, apply by Sunday, November 15th on the BRIDGE!
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We highlight a few Peer Picks that we think you’ll find particularly interesting every week. Learn more by checking out each pick on the BRIDGE. And while you’re there, see what other interesting opportunities you find! BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 pm. If you have any technical difficulties with your application, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu before the deadline and we will be able to help you.