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Virtual Internships
Keeping Virtual Interns Informed, Engaged Leads to Strong Conversion Rate for Cigna
June 10, 2021
By Kevin Gray
The number of offers accepted by Cigna’s 2020 cohort of virtual interns indicates that the company’s conversion strategy was successful. There are several key reasons for this success. Read More.
Trends
Trends in One-Year, Five-Year Intern Retention Rates
June 09, 2021
By Kevin Gray
One of the benefits of employers converting their interns to full-time hires is evident in employee retention rates. Read More.
Candidate Selection
Percentage of Employers Screening College Graduates by GPA Drops Sharply
April 06, 2021
By Kevin Gray
Just 56.6% of employers are using GPA to screen college graduates from the Class of 2021 for open positions. Read More.
Internships
Lessons Learned From the Pandemic
May 17, 2021
By Kevin Gray
The lessons Cree | Wolfspeed's URR team learned during the COVID-19 pandemic have helped inform their preparation for this summer's program and beyond. Read More.
Candidate Selection
Key Factors in Choosing Between Candidates for Jobs/Internships
May 17, 2021
By Kevin Gray
GPA is no longer a primary differentiator selecting between equally qualified candidates for entry-level jobs or internships. Read More.

DATA BITES

66.4%

Average percent of eligible interns converted to FTE
2021 Internship & Co-op Report

79.9%

Average percent of eligible interns receiving a job offer
2021 Internship & Co-op Report

$20.76

Mean hourly rate for bachelor’s-level intern
2021 Guide to Compensation for Interns & Co-ops

56.6%

Percentage of employers who screen candidates by GPA
Job Outlook 2021 Spring Update

43%

Percent of employers expecting to conduct “hybrid” internship programs this summer
Spring 2021 Quick Poll: Summer Internships and Fall Recruiting

50%

Percent of employers who expect to engage in both in-person and virtual activities in fall 2021
Spring 2021 Quick Poll: Summer Internships and Fall Recruiting

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