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Undergrad Internships

No. of undergrad internships in:

2005: 662

2006: 776

2007: 343

2006 interns from the following classes:

7% Freshman

16% Sophomores

29% Juniors

28% Seniors

20% Graduates

2006 interns from the following majors:

23% Business

8% Computer Science

7% Economics

49% Engineering

2% Liberal Arts

3% Math

5% Science

0% Undeclared

18% Other

100% of internships paid

0% of internships unpaid

Is there an offical summer internship program? Yes*

Average length of summer program: 12 weeks

Minimum: NA weeks

Maximum: NA weeks

Average hourly wage: $19.38

Are interns paid on lump sum basis? No

Average total intern compensation: $9,300*

NA% of eligible 2006 interns received full-time job offers

NA% of interns with offers accepted

NOTE: Part-time interns are paid an $18.35 hourly rate; full-time interns are paid $3,100 per month.

UPS has co-op and internship program that hires both full-time and part-time students; not limited to summer programs.

Applicants & New Hires

NA* undergrad campuses where employer recruited 2006-07

NA undergrad campuses where employer made job offers

Applicants for entry-level jobs

2005: 5,802

2006: 7,768

2007: 7,538

Entry-level hires

2005: 3,489

2006: 3,723

2007: 872

Entry-level hires who were undergrad interns

2005: 75%

2006: 74%

2007: 80%

Most important characteristics for new hires:

3-Analytical Skills

2-Communication Skills

1-Leadership Skills

2006 new hires majored in:

23% Business

8% Computer Science

7% Economics

49% Engineering

2% Liberal Arts

3% Math

5% Science

0% Undeclared

3% Other

...and are:

NA% African American

NA% Hispanic American

NA% Asian American

NA% Other

30% Total minorities

29% Female

NOTE: For recruiting purposes, UPS visits almost every college and university campus (both 2 and 4 year degree institutions).

Salary & Benefits

Entry-level hires since Jan. 1

Average base salary: $50,000 to $54,999

0% earn less than $35,000

2% earn $35,000 to $39,999

5% earn $40,000 to $44,999

31% earn $45,000 to $49,999

31% earn $50,000 to $54,999

31% earn $55,000 to $59,999

0% earn $60,000 to $64,999

0% earn $65,000 to $69,999

0% earn $70,000 and above

Bonuses, Overtime & Perks

NA% received signing bonuses

Average signing bonus: $NA

NA% received performance bonus first year on job

Average performance bonus, 2006: $NA*

0% of 2006 entry-level hires eligible for OT

100% of 2006 entry-level hires not eligible for OT

Reimburse employees for ed expenses?: Yes

Do employees become eligible immediately?: Yes

Maximum annual education reimbursement: $5,250

Full grad school sponsorship for jr. level employees? Yes

Partial grad school sponsorship for jr. level employees? NA

Time Off

Is there a Paid Time Off (PTO) Bank? Yes

If no, total paid vacation days:

During first year: NA

After 1 year: NA

After 3 years: NA

After 5 years: NA

After 10 years: NA

Total paid holidays: NA

Time off for religious observances: NA

If yes, max PTO days:

During first year: 23

After 1 year: 23

After 3 years: 23

After 5 years: 28

After 10 years: 33

Total days off for religious observances: NA

Is flex time available? Yes*

Sick, personal days, first year: NA

Health Benefits

Do entry-level hires have access to health plan? Yes*

Employees pay part of the cost? Yes

Does health plan provide dental coverage? Yes

Extra charge for dental coverage? No

Does health plan provide vision coverage? Yes

Extra charge for vision coverage? No

Are same sex partners permitted as dependents? Yes

Pension and Profit-sharing

Do entry-level hires have access to 401(k)? Yes

0 months to full vesting in 401(k)

Max. company match as a percentage of salary: 3%

Min. employee set-aside as a percentage of salary to receive max. co. match: 3%

If 401(k) match not calculated as percentage of salary, explain:

Are entry-level hires eligible for co-funded pension? Yes

Months to full vesting in co-funded pension: 60

Are entry-level hires eligible for profit-sharing program? No

Months to full vesting in profit-sharing program: NA

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Maximum Maternity Leave

NA* days during first year

NA* days after 1 year

NA* days after 3 years

NA* days after 5 years

Maximum Paternity Leave

0 days during first year

0 days after 1 year

0 days after 3 years

0 days after 5 years

Other Benefits

Does company match employee charitable gifts? Yes

Max. annual company match for employee charitable gifts: $3,000

Does company pay relocation expenses? Yes

Max. annual relocation expenses? $NA

Employee Discounts

Car rentals

Gym memberships

Cell phone/service

Insurance

Cultural events

NOTE: All new entry-level hires are eligible for a salary increase of 2-5% at 6 months. Employees are also eligible for annual incentive bonus of up to two months salary, 50% of which is awarded in restricted stock and 50% in cash, company stock, or deferred into employee's 401(k) plan at employee's discretion; in first year, bonus is pro-rated based on hire date.

In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, the UPS Flexible Benefits plan also includes options for income protection during a disability, life insurance, long-term care, legal services, and an employee assistance program.

Flex-time can be considered if the schedule worked is in conjunction w/the needs of the business.

Maternity leave is paid for as many days as is medically necessary. Paternity leave is unpaid unless the employee uses vacation or paid personal days.

Work Environment

48 hours worked weekly by entry-level hires on average

Does average vary by business unit, department? Yes

Entry-level hire work locations...

NA*% in open work stations

NA*% in cubicles

NA*% in shared offices

NA*% in private offices

NA*% have no company-supplied work space

Does organization monitor e-mail?: Yes

Does organization monitor Web usage? Yes

Typical dress code

Business Casual

Casual Fridays

Formal/Business

Does organization sponsor employee volunteer opportunities? Yes

Does organization offer employee daycare? Not offered

Does organization have fitness facilities on site? Some locations

NOTE: Most new hires are in open areas and cubicles.

Training Programs

Does your organization have a formal orientation program? Yes

If yes, how many days is it? 10

Orientation includes:

Guest Speakers

Diversity Exercises

Team Building Activities

Tour of Facilities

UPS culture, history, mission and strategy, as well as professional/personal development, principles of successful leadership and management, effective communication skills and cross-functional networking.

$12,300 average spent on training, per new hire, in 2006

Is there a formal leadership program for entry-level hires of a year or less? No

NA

Do candidates apply directly? NA

If not, how is eligibility determined? NA

When are new hires first eligible? NA

Is program rotational? NA

If yes, number of locations or business units: NA

Minimum rotations: NA

Maximum rotations: NA

Length of program, in weeks: NA

Minimum: NA weeks

Maximum: NA weeks

After program, employees offered permanent positions: NA

After program, do employees offered permanent position receive raise? NA

If yes, amount of typical raise: NA

Is there a formal leadership program for entry-level hires of a year or more? Yes

UPS Career Development Program

Do candidates apply directly? Yes

If not, how is eligibility determined?

NA

When are new hires first eligible? Immediately

Is program rotational? Yes

If yes, number of locations or business units NA

Minimum rotations: 1

Maximum rotations: 8

Length of program, in weeks: NA*

Minimum: NA weeks

Maximum: NA weeks

After program, employees offered permanent positions: NA

After program, do employees offered permanent position receive raise? No

If yes, amount of typical raise: NA

Does company have formal mentorship program? No

NA% of entry-level hires participate

15 days of additional training expected

NOTE: The UPS Career Development Program lasts an employee's entire management career; development activities include internal and external training courses, rotational assignments, on-the-job training, e-learning, involvement in professional organizations, etc.

Getting Ahead

Three-year retention rate: 94%

Five-year retention rate: 93%

How are raises determined?

Performance

When are entry-level hires eligible for first raise? March 1 following their hire date

How are promotions determined?

Performance

Education and skills/abilities

When are entry-level hires eligible for first promotion? Less than 6 months

Evaluations

Frequency of evaluations

Twice a year

Important qualities

3-Enthusiasm

1-Leadership Ability

2-Sales/Revenues

Min. tenure in years required for job change: 0

Describe any rules that apply: There is no minimum requirement. Decisions on job rotations, lateral transfers and promotions are determined by performance, and in keeping with an individual's career development plan and/or career path.

Long-Term Prospects

Does position of VP exist at this organization? Yes

If not, is there a comparable title? NA

No. of employees who hold VP or similar title: 2,933

No. of employees with VP or similar title with 20 years plus seniority: 1,962

Age of youngest employee with VP or similar title: 30

Seniority of youngest employee with VP or similar title in years: 6