Company Description:
Bloomberg L.P., founded by Michael Bloomberg, forever changed the way customers receive financial information. It has become a leading source of financial data where over 250,000 Bloomberg customers receive a subscription that offers them real-time stories and data. Customers can access all of this information, from over 2,200 reporters and editors in 130 bureaus from around the globe on a monthly basis via a computer.
Internships Available:
- Sales
- Global Data
- Analytics
- IT
- Programming
- News
- Broadcast Operations
- Marketing
- Human Resources
- Security
- Philanthropy
- Finance Administration
Eligibility:
Bloomberg encourages high school students, undergraduates, and graduate school students to apply. They seek interesting candidates with an interest and knowledge in finance, technology, and business. Interns have an opportunity to work alongside professionals currently working in the field.
Internship Compensation & Benefits:
Bloomberg hires on a large percentage of its interns and this is based on performance evaluations submitted by the interns supervisors at the end of each internship. Many full time job offers are extended upon completion of a summer internship with Bloomberg. Many of the Bloomberg internships are paid.
Application Process & Deadlines:
Bloomberg usually recruits interns approximately 6 months prior to starting the internship. Interested candidates can check out the
website for posted positions.
Locations:
- America
- Europe
- Asia
Graduate Programs:
Bloomberg does have opportunities available for graduate students and recent graduates.
Financial Careers:
You can learn more about careers in the financial industry from
About.com's Guide to Financial Careers, Mark Kolakowski.
For more information on Bloomberg, check out Mark's overview of the company. Recruiting on college campuses for finance jobs begins much earlier than for most other industries. Students are often surprised to see recruiting deadlines for careers in finance beginning as early as September. Internship deadlines usually range between October and February so it's important to begin your search early.
