Freeport-McMoRan – “MBA Internship at Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold”

Pros

-Excellent work environment, very capable mates, feedback is constantly provided
-Free lunch on Fridays (corporate office). Excellent opportunity to mingle with people from different departments and ranks
-Competitive wages and benefits
-International opportunities. There are always opportunities to develop an international career not only in technical areas but others as Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Public Relationships, etc.
-Head quarters are located in Phoenix, AZ, a beautiful city.

Cons

As any other mining company, volatility in mineral prices could affect dramatically the performance of the company, so expect good years followed by tight belt seasons. Growth planning could be severely affected in times of slow economy.

Advice to Senior Management

Low company debt leverage is an excellent strategy in volatile industries that pays off in times of recession.