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Top Internships 2009

Each year, Vault's editors evaluate the over 750 internship programs profiled in our Vault Guide to Top Internships. Each internship is unique, so we ask universal questions to determine which programs are the best around: Which offer the best mentorship and career advancement opportunities? How involved are interns in the company? Which provide the best compensation (in terms of pay, opportunities and freebies) ? What do the interns have to say about their experience? Which give resumes that special boost--what we call "resume radiance"? And which have that X-factor, a unique appeal?


From those hundreds of internships, Vault selects and presents here the Vault Top 10 Internships for 2009.

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Vault Guide to Top Internships, 2009 Edition
Vault Guide to Top Internships, 2009 Edition

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Interview PreparationWhether you are a student facing your first real interview, switching jobs or changing careers, well make sure youre prepared to face any question. Read more about interview preparation

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Featured Internships

Zimmer Holdings

January 16, 2009 Warsaw, IN

Founded in 1927, today Zimmer is a global leader in joint replacement and orthopedic products, including knee and hip replacements, trauma treatments, and spinal and dental implants. With approxima View detail

Yahoo! Inc.

January 16, 2009 Sunnyvale, CA

With over a billion users worldwide, Yahoo! is an internet powerhouse. In 1994, it was founded by graduate students Jerry Yang and David Filo, the company went public the next year. The company offer View detail

XM Satellite Radio Inc.

January 16, 2009 Washington, DC

XM Satellite Radio, the first U.S. digital satellite radio service, is unleashing a radio revolution across North America with nationwide coverage and digital quality sound. Its recent merger with Si View detail

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