16. NASA

Undergrad Internships

Internship hiring for 2008 is not complete

Undergrad internships (paid and unpaid)

2008: 54 (to date)

2007: 146

2006: 156

100% of internships are paid, 0% are unpaid.

2007 interns came from the following classes...

NA% Freshman

NA% Sophomores

NA% Juniors

NA% Seniors

...and from the following majors:

27% Business

0% Computer Science

0% Economics

73% Engineering

0% Liberal Arts

0% Math

0% Science

0% Undeclared

0%

There is an official summer internship program*

Average summer program: 10 weeks

Minimum: NA weeks

Maximum: NA weeks

Average hourly wage: $15.00

Average total intern compensation: $9,000

60% of eligible 2007 interns received full-time job offers

55% of interns with offers accepted

Notes: NASA has co-op program in addition to an internship program. It is primarily aimed at undergrads, and they do have the chance for conversion to a permanent appointment upon graduation. The percentage of nterns offered full-time positions and percentage of those who accepted are based on co-op conversions.

Applicants & New Hires

Recruited on 61 undergrad campuses in 2007-08.
Made job offers on NA undergrad campuses.

Applicants for entry-level jobs

2008: 6,625 (to date)

2007: 7,587

2006: 4,555

Entry-level hiring

Entry-level hiring is not complete for 2008.

New hires in:

2008: 44 (to date)

2007: 84

2006: 62

Entry-level hires who were undergrad interns

2008: 7% (to date)

2007: 7%

2006: 10%

Most important characteristics for new hires:

3 Communication Skills

1 College Major

2 Work Experience

2007 entry-level hires came from the following majors:

43% Business

0% Computer Science

0% Economics

57*% Engineering

0% Liberal Arts

0% Math

0% Science

0% Undeclared

% Other

...and are:

13% African American

9% Hispanic American

10% Asian American

4% Other

36% Total minorities

49% Female

Notes: Engineering hires also include science majors.

Salary & Benefits

Entry-level hires since Jan. 1, 2008 (to date)

Average base salary:
$40,000 to $44,999

33% earn less than $35,000

12% earn $35,000 to $39,999

25% earn $40,000 to $44,999

10% earn $45,000 to $49,999

20% earn $50,000 to $54,999

0% earn $55,000 to $59,999

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

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

0% earn $70,000 to $74,999

0% earn $75,000 and above

Bonuses, Overtime & Perks

10% received signing bonuses

Average signing bonus: $4,323

NA% received performance bonuses in their first year on job

Average performance bonus, 2007: NA

100% of 2007 entry-level hires eligible for overtime

0% of 2007 entry-level hires not eligible for overtime

Reimburse employees for education expenses? Yes

Do employees become eligible immediately? Yes

Maximum annual education reimbursement: $10,000

Full grad school sponsorship for jr. level employees? Yes

Partial grad school sponsorship for jr. level employees? Yes

Time Off

Total paid vacation days

Vacation days during first year: 13

Vacation days after one year: 13

Vacation days after three years: 20

Vacation days after five years: 20

Vacation days after 10 years: 20

Total paid holidays: 10

No paid time off for religious observances and/or floating holidays:

Floating holidays/religious observance days off per year: unlimited

Paid sick/personal days allowed in first year: 13

Flextime is an option for entry-level employees

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? No

Pension and Profit-sharing

Do entry-level hires have access to 401(k)? Entry-level hires are given access to a 401(K) savings plan

Max. company match as a percentage of salary: 5%

Min. employee set-aside as a percentage of salary to receive max. co. match: 5%

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

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

Other Benefits

Does company match employee charitable gifts? No

Does company pay relocation expenses? Yes

Max. annual relocation expenses? NA

Employee Discounts on the following:

Cell phone service

Notes: Maximum educational reimbursement shown is for graduate courses and includes books and fees.
In some locations, "floating" holidays may be assigned days to comply with local holidays; for example, Patriots' Day in April is designated a "floating" holiday for employees in Massachusetts.

Sick days are unlimited for exempt employees only. Employees are given unlimited non-consecutive sick days and/or 26 weeks short-term medical leave.

Almost 90% of Abbott's U.S. workforce utilizes some type of flexible work option.

Work Environment

Average entry-level work week: 40 hours

Does average vary by business unit, department? No

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

Typical dress code

Business Casual

Casual Friday

Casual

Business

No

Does organization have fitness facilities on site? Most locations

Training Programs

The organization has a formal orientation program for new hires

Program length: 1 days

Orientation includes the following:

Guest speakers

Facilities tour

Benefits overview

$925 average spent on training, per new hire, in 2007

How do new employees enter the program?

If not hired directly into program, when are most new hires first considered eligible?

After completion of program, what percentage of employees receive a raise?

How much is the typical raise:

There is a formal leadership program for entry-level hires that lasts a year or more.

Program Name: NASA Foundations of Influence, Responsibility, Success and Teamwork (NASA FIRST)

How do new employees enter the program? Apply

If not hired directly into the program, when are most new hires first considered eligible?

Other

After 2 years of employment

Is program rotational? Yes

If so, how many locations or business units does the employee spend time at? 4

Minimum rotations: NA

Maximum rotations: NA

Length of program, in weeks: 52

Minimum: NA weeks

Maximum: NA weeks

After completion, what percentage of employees receive a raise?: NA

How much is the typical raise: NA

Does company have formal mentorship program? Yes

30% of entry-level hires participate

40 days of additional training expected

Notes:

Getting Ahead

Three-year retention rate: 77%

Five-year retention rate: 59%

How are raises determined?

Length of service, cost-of living increases, and acceptable performance.

When are most entry-level hires eligible for their first raise?

One-year anniversary

How are promotions determined?

Other Performance and time in pay grade.

When are entry-level hires eligible for first promotion?

6 months to 1 year

Evaluations

Frequency of evaluations

Twice a year

Most important characteristics for entry-level hires:

3 Effort

1 Productivity/Efficiency

2 Teamwork

Min. tenure in years required for job change: 0.25

Long-Term Prospects

Does position of vice president exist at this organization? No

If not, is there a comparable title? Assistant or Associate Administrator

No. of employees who hold VP or similar title: 38

No. of employees with VP or similar title with 20 years plus seniority: 10

Age of youngest employee with VP or similar title: NA

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

Notes: