College Programs

Apply what you’ve learned to real-world challenges. Work side-by-side with experienced professionals. Make a difference. Join a company driven by the idea that anything is possible.

We’re not just the company that’s ranked #1 in customer loyalty for 10 consecutive years, we’re also the #1 place you should consider when thinking about starting your career.

Discover understands the concept of rewards like no one else. That’s why we offer a full range of programs, resources and career opportunities, designed specifically for college students and recent graduates, including:
Campus Events Calendar
Rewarding Careers
Student Programs/Opportunities
Internships
Campus Events Calendar
Discover recruiters participate in a variety of hiring events, at colleges and universities nationwide, throughout the year. Find out when we’ll be visiting a campus near you.
Connect with us at the NBMBAA Annual Conference at Booth #1941. We'll look forward to speaking with you about our exciting career opportunities, your background, and potential areas of fit.
2009 Recruiting Calendar
Date Event Location Time
October
Tuesday, October 6 Illinois State University Career Fair Redbird Arena; Bloomington, IL 10am - 3pm
Wednesday, October 7 Northern Illinois Internship Fair NIU Convocation Center; Dekalb, IL 10am - 3pm
Monday, October 26 Business Meeting University of Chicago, Chicago IL 8am - 5pm
November
Monday, November 2 Business Meeting Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management; Evanston, IL 8am - 5pm
Please visit us often, as new events are posted daily.
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Rewarding Careers
The people. The projects. The products. The potential. There’s virtually no limit to the possibilities of a career with Discover Financial Services. In addition to exceptional opportunities for growth, development and success, there are many other rewards to joining our team, including,
Dynamic, innovative leadership
Talented, spirited co-workers
An open culture that supports innovation, creativity and achievement
Challenging assignments, with the autonomy to make a real impact
Work/life balance
Up to 25 paid days off annually
A beautiful corporate campus featuring a state-of-the-art fitness center, on-site sundries store, pharmacy and nurse, cafeteria, running trails and intramural sports teams
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Student Programs/Opportunities
As a key part of our ongoing commitment to developing future leaders, Discover offers a variety of programs that provide participants with valuable training, challenging project assignments, and the opportunity to make an impact and gain exposure within the company. Current programs include:
Customer Service and Consumer Banking Division - Strategic Leadership Program Senior Associate (MBA)
Customer Service and Consumer Banking Division ? Operations Leadership Program ?OLP? Participant, Strategic Analyst (BA)
Finance – Senior Financial Analyst (MBA)
Marketing – Internal Marketing Consultant (MBA)
Marketing – Marketing Leadership Program “MLP” Participant, Staff Associate (BA)
Explore our Student Programs/Opportunities for current college students, MBA students and MBA graduates by visiting the links below.
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Internships
Internships are a valuable part of our overall career offerings. From our Riverwoods, Illinois headquarters, we provide individuals an opportunity to learn and contribute, as well as to experience what it is like to work at Discover Financial Services on challenging projects that have real impact on our business.

Depending on annual business plans and needs, internships may be offered in areas including:
Accounts Payable Internal Audit
Administration/Facilities Marketing
Cardmember Operations Merchant Operations (Discover Network)
Finance Risk Management
Human Resources
Information Technology
To be considered for an internship, candidates must be enrolled full-time in an accredited four-year undergraduate college/university or an accredited Advanced Degree program, and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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