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The L.L. Bean internship program allows students to get a firsthand look at what goes on at a major retailer brand, as well as training opportunities and outdoor excursions.
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How To Apply
Apply on our company career site: llbeancareers.com. You can find the internships by searching internship and applying for the internship(s) you are most interested based on the job descriptions for each posting. Please upload a resume and cover letter to apply.
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About the Program
The L.L. Bean summer internship program is catered to students interested in getting experience with one of the foremost outdoor product brands on the market. The program runs for 10 weeks, and is offered in many of the company’s business areas, including retail, finance, creative, public affairs, marketing, supply chain, wholesale, internal audit, and more. Interns (or, as they’re sometimes affectionately called, “Bean-terns”) will have access to a mentoring program, lunch-and-learns with co...
About the Company
L.L. Bean began with cold feet. In 1911, Leon Leonwood Bean found his feet chilly and damp after a hunting trip, and decided to take action. He came up with the first iteration of the classic L.L. Bean Boot. He created a boot with leather uppers and rubber bottoms, a design that would change outdoor footwear forever. In 1912, the first L.L. Bean store opened in Freeport, Maine. Ten years later, Admiral Donald MacMillan used L.L. Bean boots on his Arctic expedition. By 1924, the classic Field ...
Intern Reviews
- “The culture at L.L.Bean is truly amazing. With their people-first mindset, employees are treated with great respect. Everybody is extremely hardworking and dedicated to their teams, but work/life balance is always highly encouraged. From the fitness center to ‘Be An Outsider’ meetings that encourage teams to get outside, L.L.Bean is extremely committed to ensuring employees stay healthy and happy.”
- “My team is always willing to offer a helping hand and super understandable and flexible when an intern like me might run into a barrier situation. The company overall has a long-lasting culture with senior employees with many years of experience and provides a friendly, open work environment. I was required to work 40 hours per week and receive flexibility to adjust the workload should I need to take some days off.”
- “Great culture! They really care about their employees and it’s a beautiful office to work in.”
- “The company culture at Bean is amazing! Everyone has a great work-life balance, and people know that everyone likes to get outside and do things. There are pickup sports like soccer and basketball during lunch time at HQ and an amazing full fitness center as well that many use.”
Getting Hired Here
- “The interview process overall was super relaxing. I started with a virtual 30-minute meeting with an HR representative and got the next 30-minute meeting with the team scheduled for a week after. The team was mainly looking for college students with a learning attitude and a willingness to learn about the team and the company.”
- “I had very positive interactions with all of my interviewers, and I truly appreciated that the process was not unnecessarily long.”
- “The interview process was a very positive experience. The interviewers were very nice and welcoming, and there was a great emphasis on getting to know the person beyond what is stated on paper and recognizing potential”
- “The talent team at Bean is absolutely lovely, and every single person has gone out of their way to make my internship experience a success!”