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Undergrad Internships

No. of undergrad internships in:

2005: 0

2006: 74

2007: 123

2006 interns from the following classes:

0% Freshman

0% Sophomores

5% Juniors

26% Seniors

69*% Graduates

2006 interns from the following majors:

47% Business

0% Computer Science

0% Economics

22% Engineering

0% Liberal Arts

0% Math

0% Science

0% Undeclared

7% Other

100% of internships paid

0% of internships unpaid

Is there an offical summer internship program? Yes

Average length of summer program: 11 weeks

Minimum: 10 weeks

Maximum: 12 weeks

Average hourly wage: $19.00

Are interns paid on lump sum basis? No

Average total intern compensation: $NA

80% of eligible 2006 interns received full-time job offers

45% of interns with offers accepted

NOTE: 2006 interns listed as 'college grads' were mostly MBA-level candidates based on the need of company at that time. In 2007 Dell shifted to a higher mix of undergraduates.

Applicants & New Hires

36 undergrad campuses where employer recruited 2006-07

36 undergrad campuses where employer made job offers

Applicants for entry-level jobs

2005: 0

2006: 2,500*

2007: 3,000*

Entry-level hires

2005: NA

2006: NA

2007: NA

Entry-level hires who were undergrad interns

2005: 40%

2006: 35%

2007: 35%

Most important characteristics for new hires:

1-Communication Skills

2-Leadership Skills

3-Work Experience

2006 new hires majored in:

47% Business

0% Computer Science

0% Economics

30% Engineering

0% Liberal Arts

0% Math

0% Science

0% Undeclared

23% Other

...and are:

7% African American

15% Hispanic American

34% Asian American

0% Other

56% Total minorities

32% Female

NOTE: Number of entry-level applicants includes those who went through the University Relations department only

Salary & Benefits

Entry-level hires since Jan. 1

Average base salary: $55,000 to $59,999

0% earn less than $35,000

0% earn $35,000 to $39,999

0% earn $40,000 to $44,999

0% earn $45,000 to $49,999

10% earn $50,000 to $54,999

70% earn $55,000 to $59,999

18% earn $60,000 to $64,999

2% earn $65,000 to $69,999

0% earn $70,000 and above

Bonuses, Overtime & Perks

100% received signing bonuses

Average signing bonus: $4,000

100% received performance bonus first year on job

Average performance bonus, 2006: $4,000

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: $3,000

Full grad school sponsorship for jr. level employees? Yes

Partial grad school sponsorship for jr. level employees? Yes

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: 10

After 1 year: 10

After 3 years: 10

After 5 years: 15

After 10 years: 20

Total days off for religious observances: NA

Is flex time available? No

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? Yes

Does health plan provide vision coverage? Yes

Extra charge for vision coverage? Yes

Are same sex partners permitted as dependents? Yes

Pension and Profit-sharing

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

1 months to full vesting in 401(k)

Max. company match as a percentage of salary: 4%

Min. employee set-aside as a percentage of salary to receive max. co. match: 4%

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

Does not include extra 3% company contribution based on company performance

Are entry-level hires eligible for co-funded pension? No

Months to full vesting in co-funded pension: NA

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

50 days during first year

50 days after 1 year

50 days after 3 years

50 days after 5 years

Maximum Paternity Leave

20 days during first year

20 days after 1 year

20 days after 3 years

20 days after 5 years

Other Benefits

Does company match employee charitable gifts? Yes

Max. annual company match for employee charitable gifts: $5,000

Does company pay relocation expenses? Yes

Max. annual relocation expenses? $NA

Employee Discounts

Car rentals

Gym memberships

Cell phone/service

Insurance

Cultural events

Publications

Work Environment

45 hours worked weekly by entry-level hires on average

Does average vary by business unit, department? Yes

Entry-level hire work locations...

2% in open work stations

97% in cubicles

0% in shared offices

0% in private offices

1% have no company-supplied work space

Does organization monitor e-mail?: Yes

Does organization monitor Web usage? Yes

Typical dress code

Business Casual

Does organization sponsor employee volunteer opportunities? Yes

Does organization offer employee daycare? Not offered

Does organization have fitness facilities on site? Some locations

Training Programs

Does your organization have a formal orientation program? Yes

If yes, how many days is it? 1

Orientation includes:

Guest Speakers

Diversity Exercises

Team Building Activities

Ethics training, safety, benefits & payroll overview, company values and culture overview

$NA 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? 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

Does company have formal mentorship program? No

NA% of entry-level hires participate

5 days of additional training expected

Getting Ahead

Three-year retention rate: NA%

Five-year retention rate: NA%

How are raises determined?

Performance

When are entry-level hires eligible for first raise? After the first full review cycle; reviews are held in Aug. and Feb.

How are promotions determined?

Performance

When are entry-level hires eligible for first promotion? After the first full review cycle; reviews are held in Aug. and Feb.

Evaluations

Frequency of evaluations

Twice a year

Important qualities

2-Analytical Skills

1-Leadership Ability

3-Team Player

Other-Dealing with ambiguity

Min. tenure in years required for job change: 1

Describe any rules that apply: Dell encourages rotations throughout the company in different departments based on previous performance.

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: 166

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

Age of youngest employee with VP or similar title: 36

Seniority of youngest employee with VP or similar title in years: 9

NOTE: There's only one senior level exec (VP or above) who's been with Dell over 20 years because the company was founded in 1984