Google vs. Facebook: The Internships [Infographic]

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Hi Confessions of the Professions family,

Think this could vibe well with your readers? I’ll be honest with you, I’d do just about anything to have had an internship like that during my college years. HA! How about you?

I really enjoyed browsing through some of your posts on this a.m. I also noticed that you happen to fancy the occasional visual and was hoping to sync up about a piece I think you’d like.

It’s widely known that Google and Facebook have some of the most coveted internships in the tech industry. That’s why I thought it’d be fun to put together a visual that pits these ground-breaking giants against each other (well, sort of). It features some super awesome company perks we would only dream of, super generous salaries, and other benefits that would almost make you want to quit your day job.

You can take a glance at it here:

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Google vs Facebook Internships

Internet Titans Google and Facebook have some of the most coveted internships in the tech industry. “The Social Network” already infamously documented the early days of Facebook, and now Google is setting for the upcoming comedy, “The Internship,” starring Vince Vaugn and Owen Wilson. All Hollywood spin aside, both digital giants offer the kind of internship benefits that even full-time employees envy.

MISSION

GOOGLE	FACEBOOK
“To Organize The World’s Information and Make it Universally Accessible and Useful.”	“To Make The World More Open and Connected.”

COMPANY PERKS

GOOGLE	FACEBOOK
Free Meals Free Android Devices Massage Services Beginning Sports Clinics Nap Pods On-Site Concierge	Free Meals Free iPhone / Laptop Hack-A-Thons Video Game Days Team Outings $1,000 House Stipend

First-World Problems

GOOGLE

FACEBOOK

Don’t Got the moves like Jagger? Google offers dance classes such as “How to dance at a party.”

When the Perpetual Sunny Weather in California gets you down, Google brings in a snow machine to “let it snow” for employees.

Expecting a bundle of joy? At Facebook, you get $4,000 in “baby cash,” PLUS 4 months’ paid parental leave, reimbursement for day care and adoption fees.

No Sick Days – As in Unlimited Sick Days. Though with gym access and healthy meal options, you may call in sick less often than you’d think.

MIND-BOGGLING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

GOOGLE

FACEBOOK

“How many balloons fit indie of San Francisco?”

“You are climbing a stair case. Each time you can either make 1 step or 2 steps. The staircase has N steps. In how many distinct ways can you climb the staircase?”

“Twenty Five Racehorses, No Stop-Watch, Five Tracks. Figure out the top three fastest horses in the fewest number of races.”

“What can Facebook do in order to improve and expand its user-base, particularly with the elderly?”

Average Intern Salary for Software Engineers
The National Average Wage Index in 2011 was $42,979.61. An intern at these companies would make at least $25,000 more.

GOOGLE	FACEBOOK
Average of $6,423/month equates to an annual salary of $77,184.	$6,225/month equates to an annual salary of $74,700.

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TIPS ON GETTING THE GIG

GOOGLE	FACEBOOK
Highlight your hobbies that align with the job, like building apps or websites in your spare time.	Emphasize how you would improve Facebook, like what apps would you add or what design would you totally change.

WHAT NOT TO SAY IN THE INTERVIEW