Internships
Wal-Mart hires interns from across the country to experience Wal-Mart’s unique culture first hand. Wal-Mart gives back by serving our communities, our customers and our associates. Whether donating to charity, creating environmentally sustainable products or changing health care in America by lowering prices, Wal-Mart creates opportunities so people can live better.  Internship Program
For 20 years, Wal-Mart’s internship program has given interns the opportunity to see the results of their work through hands-on, real-world projects. Our MBA internship program is specifically designed for students who have completed the first year of their MBA education.
 Day in the Life of an Intern
On a daily basis, Wal-Mart interns solve real-life issues and manage projects, while interacting with our company’s leaders. Find out first-hand from interns what a typical day is like for them at Wal-Mart.
 You've got a Second Family at Wal-Mart
Interns can take part in the many developmental programs we offer to our full-time associates. Here is a look at some of the programs that will help interns throughout their internship with Wal-Mart.
What are you waiting for? Jumpstart your career TODAY!Wal-Mart looks for hard-working students who are eager to learn, strive for academic excellence and want to become future leaders. Starting September 1, 2008, you can apply for our 2009 Corporate Internship Program. Take the first in building a strong foundation with a world-renowned organization. To be considered for an internship with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., you should have the preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 and be one of the following: - Entering or currently in your junior or senior year of college as of May 31, 2009
- Currently enrolled in a graduate or MBA program as of May 31, 2009
- Have completed your degree but are required to complete an internship before you can receive your diploma.
Frequently asked questionsInterns will be given a project to complete by the end of their experience. Interns are given checkpoints and guidance from their managers to make sure they are on the right track. These projects could include: redesigning the corporate Web site, predicting consumer behavior to optimize seasonal product mix, working with project development teams to develop and implement new products and integrating newly installed programs for the company. Wal-Mart’s Home Office (corporate headquarters) is located in Bentonville, AR, a growing metropolis with a friendly, hometown atmosphere. Bentonville is located in the northwest region of Arkansas and is surrounded by the beautiful Ozark Mountains. Whether you enjoy the arts, sports or nature, you can find something to keep you busy in Northwest Arkansas (NWA). Learn more about life in Northwest Arkansas Yes! Bentonville is just one of the many cities with which Wal-Mart internships are available. Associates have interned in Washington, DC, Brisbane, CA, Boston, MA and New York, NY. The internship program gives interns the chance to advance their careers within Wal-Mart. An internship is just the first step in opening the door to a successful position with Wal-Mart, with many opportunities for interns to earn a second internship the following year or even to become a full-time associate. Interns work with a specific team during their internship; however, one unique aspect of Wal-Mart’s culture is that all associates, including interns, can move around the company and work with many departments. Wal-Mart internships are full-time, paid positions for 12 weeks in the areas of realty, legal, information systems, MBA Intern Program and pharmacy. Internships in all other areas are full-time positions for 10 weeks.
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