FAQs
1. At what campuses does Devon recruit?
2. What disciplines does Devon recruit for?
3. Are Devon’s internships/assignments paid or unpaid?
4. How long are Devon’s internships/assignments?
5. How should I prepare for an on-campus interview?
6. When does Devon recruit for internships?
7. Do you hire your interns* for full-time openings?
8. What should I wear to the interview?
9. Where will my internship be located?
10. Why should I choose Devon?
*Interns include COOP and summer student positions in Canada.
1. At what campuses does Devon recruit?
Check out our list of campuses we’ll be visiting by clicking here.
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2. What disciplines does Devon recruit for?
Devon primarily recruits for the following disciplines:
— Energy/Land Management
— Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical & Chemical)
— Engineering Construction Management
— General Business
— Geology
— Geophysics
— Information Technology
— Accounting/Finance
Devon recruits for other disciplines as well. Please check with your career placement center to see when we will be recruiting on your campus. To see a list of campuses we visit, click here. To view additional program information about select disciplines, view the links to the right.
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3. Are Devon’s internships paid or un-paid?
All Devon internships are paid.
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4. How long are Devon’s internships?
The majority of Devon’s internships in the United States are organized for the summer months, approximately three months long. For our Canadian Division, the opportunities range from four to 16 months, depending upon the discipline and year of study
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5. How should I prepare for an on-campus interview?
Find out about our organization via the Internet, annual report, former interns, employees, etc., arrive a few minutes early and have a resume and copy of your transcripts with you.
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6. When does Devon recruit for internships?
We start recruiting each fall for the upcoming year’s internships and continue recruiting through the spring semester.
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7. Do you hire your interns for full-time openings?
We look for the best and brightest to join our winning team of professionals. With this in mind, we look at our previous students first when selecting individuals for our new graduate full-time positions. We realize that our primary strength is our employees, and this belief provides the foundation for all our values and convictions that are the driving force of this company.
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8. What should I wear to the interview?
Business casual is appropriate.
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9. Where will my internship be located?
Devon’s headquarters are in Oklahoma City and has another major office in Calgary. The majority of Devon’s internships are in one of these three locations. However, we also have field terms throughout North America. In the United States, the field locations range from Havre, Montana, to Portland, Texas, with numerous locations in between. In Canada, they include locations throughout Alberta and Northern British Columbia.
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10. Why should I choose Devon?
Devon strives to maintain a challenging and team-oriented environment that allows everyone to develop and utilize his or her talents to the fullest. Our goal is to attract quality students and, in turn, provide them with a fulfilling and rewarding work experience. During your internship with Devon you can expect:
— An opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented employees and subject matter experts within your chosen field
— A high degree of accountability and autonomy
— A commitment to the expansion of your knowledge regarding our industry
— A FUN and highly reputable business culture.
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