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bu Overview
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bu Internship Program

El Paso’s paid summer internship program provides valuable experiences and skills that allow students to explore career paths before becoming fully immersed in a professional career. Internships help bridge the gap between academic theory and practical careers.

Want to interview for an internship with El Paso? We regularly recruit at the following schools:

Colorado School of Mines
Oklahoma University
Texas A&M University
Texas Tech
University of Texas

Many of our interns are pre-interviewed at career fairs. To get the greatest visibility with El Paso recruiters and hiring managers, visit our booth at your school career fair and provide a copy of your resume. Our intern positions are also posted for review on career center job boards prior to fairs.

Interview for an El Paso Internship

El Paso conducts interviews on campus, by phone, or on-site at one of our offices. It is important to prepare for your interview by researching and learning about El Paso beforehand. Professional dress is recommended. We encourage you to attend workshops at your school to gain interviewing skills, resume writing skills, and advice on dressing for a successful interview.

Requirements for an Internship with El Paso

  • Be enrolled in a curriculum leading to a degree in a field of study closely related to the internship opportunity
  • Be in good academic standing with the university, and maintain at minimum a 2.8 GPA
  • Be eligible to seek legal employment in the U.S. or satisfy the requirements for practical training
  • For some internships in field positions, be able to lift heavy loads, stand for long periods of time, and work in inclement conditions

Pay and Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Summer Intern Program events
  • Travel reimbursement
  • El Paso Values University In-House Training Program
  • Opportunity to become an El Paso Ambassador
  • Housing allowance

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bu Recent Graduates

During the Fall and Spring semesters prior to graduation, El Paso conducts interviews on campus, by phone, or on-site at one of our offices. It is important to prepare for your interview by researching and learning about El Paso beforehand. Professional dress is recommended. We encourage you to attend workshops at your school to gain interviewing skills, resume writing skills, and advice on dressing for a successful interview.

 

bu On-campus Events

Date School/Event City/State
2/26/2008 University of Houston Information Session Houston, Tx
2/27/2008 University of Houston Business Interviews Houston, Tx
2/27/2008 University of Texas Information Session Austin, Tx
2/28/2008 University of Texas Business Interviews Austin, Tx
3/6/2008 University of Houston Business Career Fair Houston, Tx
3/10/2008 University of Houston Energy Assoc. Information Session Houston, Tx
3/12/2008 University of Houston ASME Information Session Houston, Tx
3/13/2008 Kansas State University Natural Gas Machinery Lab Information Session Manhattan, KS
3/20/2008 NSBE Conference Orlando, FL
3/21/2008 NSBE Conference Orlando, FL
3/25/2008 Texas A&M University SPE Information Session Austin, Tx
3/26/2008 Texas Tech University ASME Information Session Lubbock, Tx
4/9/2008 Colorado School of Mines-SPE Information Session Golden, CO
4/19/2008 University of Texas SPE Boat Ride Sponsorship Austin, Tx
4/26/2008 Texas A&M University SPE Crawfish Boil Sponsorship College Station, Tx
5/1/2008 University of Texas Have a Safe Summer! Austin, Tx
5/2/2008 University of Texas Have a Safe Summer! Austin, Tx

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