Early Careers FAQ

Just the FAQs...

Students and recent graduates are a critical part of our workforce and are key to our future growth. Below you’ll find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about our early career programs.

Internships/Co-op Positions at Electronic Arts are unlike anywhere else! From several fun-packed events to key skill development, and company-wide networking, the EA experience:

Challenges you

Connects you to industry veterans

Levels up your confidence

Actualizes your career potential

Q: What are the recruitment cycles for intern/co-op positions?

A: As a general rule, EA begins the recruitment cycle for any given term four months ahead of each term.

For example, for a Fall term, which begins in September, we begin the recruitment process in May.

Q: How many interns/co-op students do you typically hire each term?

A: EA only hires students into meaningful positions that are critical to the success of a project. The number of students hired in each term varies based on business needs, location, and team.

Q: Does EA have a dress code?

A: Come as you are! EA promotes creativity and with that comes individuality. As long as your clothing, hairstyle, etc. aren't offensive or inflammatory, you can wear whatever you’d like.

Q: What are the requirements for applying?

A: You must be actively enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university.

For our US/Canada roles you must have at least one term remaining to be eligible..
For our roles in all other countries, review the eligibility requirements listed in the job description.

For our US/Canada intern/co-op roles, you must be legally authorized to work in the US or Canada without sponsorship.

Applicants who do not meet the requirements will not be considered; however, if you are a recent graduate, we recommend that you apply to our full-time roles here!

Q: How do I get in the game?

A: Apply > Hear back from EA in 2-4 weeks > If successful Next-Gen Talent interview > If successful team interview (2 hours – 1 technical, 1 soft skills) > Decision

Q: How do I make my application stand out?

A: Show us what you got! School projects and/or a portfolio are great ways to showcase your interests and skills.

Q: Is it possible to get a job at EA without a degree?

A: Yes, it's possible to get a job at EA without a university degree. To be considered for internship or co-op positions, however, you must be enrolled full time at an accredited college or university.

Q: Are there many opportunities to transition from being an intern/co-op to a full-time employee?

A: Yes! Not only are there opportunities, but having you join us full time after you graduate is truly the basis for our internship and co-op programs. EA’s goal is to show you what we have to offer! We want you to have an unparalleled work experience that showcases our talented people, the exciting work we do, and the endless career possibilities in front of you should you choose to come along for the ride.

Q: EA is a massive company. Will I get lost in the crowd?

A: Absolutely not. One way to look at EA is as a collection of smaller businesses that make up the larger company as a whole. Each team has its own identity, culture, and leadership style. There are many opportunities for individuals to shine in this kind of environment.

There are benefits of working at a larger company:

Opportunity for career growth and promotion
Variety – you can work on different projects across teams or studios
Stability
Cross team collaboration

Q: Does EA provide training and development opportunities?

A: Yes. One of EA’s core values is learning! LEAP (Learning, Engagement, and Performance) is an internal team at EA focused on training and development programs. They ensure that people across the business get the opportunity to access training courses in a range of areas, including skill and management development. EA Knowledge is an extensive intranet site dedicated to employee learning. At EA Knowledge, employees can share experiences and learn new methods from their peers. The site features articles from professionals across the company on new tools, technologies, experiences, and more. We also have a self-selected mentoring program.

Q: What perks and benefits are available to intern/co-op students?

A: EA is proud to provide a culture and work environment that looks out for each employee's professional development, health, and happiness. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Benefits for intern/co-op hires

Paid work experience alongside industry professionals
Just for students social events
Free EA games and swag
Paid holidays
Fitness reimbursement
Scholarship opportunities

Q: What perks and benefits are available to a university graduate full time hire?

A: EA’s perks and benefits.