Consulting Intern: Launch Your Client-Focused Career

IBM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM offers an internship program in Chicago that blends hands-on client project work with structured mentorship and continuous learning. You’ll contribute to real client projects, build a compelling portfolio, and gain insights across multiple industries.

As an intern, you’ll benefit from coaching and opportunities to advance to a full-time Associates program based on performance and results. Strong collaboration, initiative, and a growth mindset are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a university degree with a track-record of academic success.
• Preferred majors include MIS, Business/Finance/Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Human Resources.
• Strong interpersonal skills that enhance collaboration in an agile environment.
• Demonstrate leadership experience and ability to communicate effectively through active listening.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist on client projects and build a portfolio through real-world work.
• Shadow product teams and support enterprise-wide data integrations, cloud migration, and system implementations.
• Support workshops, meetings, and interviews to document requirements with diverse teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership experience

Growth mindset

Willingness to travel

Agile environment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SQL

JavaScript

HTML

XML

SAP

Oracle

Job description

IBM offers an internship program in Chicago that blends hands-on client project work with structured mentorship and continuous learning. You’ll contribute to real client projects, build a compelling portfolio, and gain insights across multiple industries.

As an intern, you’ll benefit from coaching and opportunities to advance to a full-time Associates program based on performance and results. Strong collaboration, initiative, and a growth mindset are highly valued.