The 5 Best Paid Opportunities for College Freshmen and Sophomores

Sophomore year is a great time in college: You’re no longer new to campus, you’ve got your friends and your interests figured out (at least a little bit), and you’ve probably even started thinking about your career as a whole.

Want to get ahead and snag the perfect first internship or job? We’ve rounded up five amazing paid opportunities on WayUp specifically for college sophomores that you need to check out now.

1. Sophomore Diversity Leadership Intern, McKinsey

Renowned consulting firm McKinsey is giving sophomores the opportunity to work with three to five seasoned consultants to learn the ins and outs of client engagement.

You’ll have access to every part of the team, and even more importantly, you’ll get to work with a special mentor during your first couple weeks on the job to make sure you’re settled in. Apply now.

2. Software Development Intern, NetSuite

Calling all the computer science and engineering students out there: If you want the opportunity to make an immediate impact, find mentors to support your career, and build products that change the world, there’s no better place to do it than at NetSuite this summer. Apply now.

3. Marketing Intern, L’Oreal

What do marketing efforts look like for an iconic brand? Now’s the time to find out: L’Oreal is looking for Marketing Interns who are excited to jump right in and take on numerous marketing projects, events, and so much more. Apply now.

4. Supply Chain Intern, Under Armour

Getting the opportunity to work for one of the most-recognized names in sports? Count us in. As part of Under Armour’s Summer League Supply Chain program, you’ll get to work in all aspects of supply chain management, including customer service, sales operations, supply planning, strategic sourcing, and so much more. Apply now.

5. Sales Excellence Co-op Program, Bimbo Bakeries USA

Want to have the opportunity to spend six months taking on real-world sales, distribution, and planning issues that affect a global brand? Bimbo Bakeries is hiring students to join its Sales Excellence program to specifically work with Entenmann’s (their donuts and cookies are delicious, right?!). Apply now.

And in case you missed it the first time, all of these roles (and millions more) are available on WayUp now, so sign up and start applying ASAP!

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