Illinois

Northbrook, Illinois

2211 Sanders Rd.
Northbrook, IL 60062

The 2011 application period for the Corporate Summer Internship Program has closed as of March 4th.  For applicants who applied and submitted the required documentation by the deadline date, you will be contacted over the coming weeks on next steps.

If you are interested in applying for the Corporate Summer Internship Program for 2012, please visit this website in early 2012.

The CVS Caremark Corporate Summer Internship Program in Illinois is located at our Northbrook Operation Center and other neighboring Northbrook locations. The Northbrook Operation Center houses many of the corporate functions of our business, including Human Resources, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Finance, Legal, Sales, and Corporate Compliance. Our 10-story Northbrook Facility has more than 1,000 of our colleagues as well as a full fitness center and an on-site cafeteria. The facility is located just 25 miles outside of downtown Chicago and is easily accessible from all of the Chicago suburbs, as well as from the city.

What will I be doing?

Interns generally work 40 hours per week for approximately 10 weeks, in a supportive learning environment, working closely with their supervisor on specific projects for the department.

The Corporate Internship Program includes other great activities to help you become familiar with
CVS Caremark, the corporate environment and prepare you for the future, including:

  • a day-one orientation including presentations, a tour of the facility, lunch with fellow Interns and Program Coordinators, and a one-on-one session with your Intern Leader
  • networking opportunities with senior-level management through career path discussion sessions
  • mentoring sessions with former Interns who are excelling as successful CVS Caremark colleagues
  • a full-day rotation in a different department in order to gain exposure to business units outside of your designated area
  • developmental courses including "Effective Interviewing Techniques"
  • fun and interactive teambuilding activities
  • exposure to the various field operational facilities with tours of our Mail Service, Specialty, and Retail Pharmacies; and exposure to various full-time job opportunities throughout the organization in weekly meetings with our corporate recruiters.

Who is eligible for the Internship Program?

Students eligible for the Corporate Internship Program must meet the following criteria:

  • Entering their Junior or Senior year in the upcoming Fall semester, or attending Graduate School at an accredited college or university
  • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Study in a program applicable to the internships available
  • Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for the duration of the program (approximately 10 weeks)
  • Submit completed application by the deadline
  • Pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check
  • Have local housing for length of Summer Intern Program
  • Have strong leadership and communication skills and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team, as demonstrated with involvement in extracurricular activities

How do I apply?

The 2011 application period for the Corporate Summer Internship Program has closed as of March 4th. For applicants who applied and submitted the required documentation by the deadline date, you will be contacted over the coming weeks on next steps.

If you are interested in applying for the Corporate Summer Internship Program for 2012, please visit this website in early 2012.