Intern Experiences
Take a closer look at what an intern experiences at The Principal, including:
Your First Day as an Intern
We want your first day and every day thereafter to be a success. That’s why we’ve designed a program that will help you get to know The Principal first-hand. On your first day, you'll start off with a half-day orientation where you’ll receive:
- company ID
- overview of the company, our businesses and our goals
- find out about mass transportation and parking
- eat lunch with your fellow interns and get a tour of our corporate facility.
During orientation you'll find out more about the VIP Program and receive information on special events and activities, where there will be plenty of time for networking. The last half of the day is spent with your leader and department, getting acclimated to your workspace and what types of projects you’ll be working on throughout your internship.
Special events and activities
Events and activities are scheduled specifically for our VIP’s to network and advance their careers. Activities include:
- Lunch & Learns – Lunch with senior management to learn more about our business and potential career paths.
- Workshops – Help you grow developmentally. Topics include public speaking, resume building, interviewing skills, presentation 101, business etiquette and more.
- Group outings – Experience part of the fun
of working at The Principal. Attend an Iowa Cubs game, go golfing,
or see some of Des Moines’ best sights during the work day to help you
build relationships with other interns.
Living in Des Moines
Corn and fields? You’ll definitely see some, and you’ll likely become a fan of corn on the cob, if you aren’t already. We’re proud of our Iowa heritage. But, you can expect something even more in greater Des Moines.
Like sports? Great, you can play them or watch them. There’s nearly any kind of league you can think of and if you’d rather watch, you won’t want to miss basketball, hockey, soccer or baseball.
And, if you want something besides the sports scene, there’s plenty. From the Farmer’s Market, Gray’s Lake, great shopping and more restaurants, coffee houses and bars than you can possibly visit in one summer.
For more info on Des Moines, visit www.desmoinesmetro.com or www.dmjuice.com for up-to-date details on what’s happening in and around Des Moines.
Work Perks
We pride ourselves on being a great place to work. And, that
commitment has repeatedly landed us on the FORTUNE’s
list of 100 Best Companies to Work For. And, that’s no different for
interns. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the perks of interning at The
Principal:
- The time you work during your internship counts toward your employment.
- Enjoy many social and development opportunities to help you advance in your education and career.
- Pair up with a mentor to help you better understand your field and how it applies to our business.
- Get fit and stay fit with the two full-size on-site wellness facilities with strength and aerobic equipment. The centers provide wellness classes including, pilates, yoga, spinning and therapeutic massages.
- Avoid traffic with your free bus pass or drive yourself and park free.
- Catch up with a few friends during before or after work, or during lunch to unwind in the High Street Retreat – a game room stocked with pingpong, air hockey, foosball and more
- Grab lunch at either of the two dining centers -- the Tower Café and International Café. The cafeterias include in-house restaurant chains like Blimpie and Chick-fil-A. And, there’s a Pizza Hut convenience store as well.
- Open a checking or savings account at our very own Principal Bank.
- Quench your thirst with our free drink Mondays and save
your ironing for Monday through Thursday, because every Friday you can break
out your jeans.
