Discovery Intern

Job Description

About Deloitte

Deloitte is a global professional services network that offers audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services. They are known for their commitment to creating trust and confidence in a more equitable society. Deloitte’s purpose is to make an impact that matters for their clients, their people, and their communities. They strive to advance sustainability, equity, and trust through their core commitments.

Deloitte is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that empowers their people to contribute their unique perspectives and make a difference. They believe that leveraging different ideas and perspectives leads to more creativity and innovation, ultimately helping them to solve their clients’ most complex challenges.

Deloitte Discovery Internship Job Description

The Deloitte Discovery Internship offers students an inside look at what it’s really like to work for a professional services organization. The program is open to all eligible students, with a particular emphasis on encouraging applications from diverse candidates.

Here’s what you can expect during the seven-week internship:

• Real-world experience: Interns are assigned to one or more client projects, where they will receive mentorship and support to help them succeed.
• Learning and networking: The internship offers a variety of national and local learning and networking events, including lunch and learns, industry/service line spotlights, and regularly scheduled training offerings.
• Skills development: The internship focuses on developing technical and client service skills, helping interns understand the ins and outs of a career at Deloitte.
• Professional network: Interns have the opportunity to build a cross-functional professional network by interacting with Deloitte professionals.
• Social events: Social activities are planned throughout the internship period to further encourage networking and collaboration.

The ideal intern candidate will:

• Be adaptable to change
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Be creative and self-confident
• Be team-oriented and capable of working collaboratively
• Possess leadership qualities and potential

The internship also provides:

• Mentorship: Each intern is assigned a mentorship team, including a counselor (typically a manager or senior manager) who offers career guidance and feedback, and an onboarding advisor (a peer-level “buddy”) who helps answer questions and provide insights into the internship experience.
• Goal setting and evaluation: A formal process throughout the internship helps track progress and measure performance.
• Potential for further opportunities: Depending on performance and other factors, Discovery interns may be eligible for a subsequent internship opportunity at Deloitte.

Required qualifications:

• College student with an anticipated graduation date of 2027
• Definitive plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• CPA eligibility (for anticipated accounting majors), including the required credit hours to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation
• Strong academic performance with extracurricular activities
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment

Preferred qualifications:

• GPA of 3.2
• A proven history of collegiate level leadership, such as membership in a campus club or society, with a strong preference for affiliation with organizations committed to inclusion
• A proven history of collegiate philanthropic activity