Everyone is very kind and the atmosphere is very calm. We got everything completed and had fun at the same time.
What I wish was different
There was nothing I thought that needed to be different.
Advice
I would want anyone who joins this job to be kind, have fun, and enjoy making friends with your fellow employees.
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Government Analyst I
May - August 2019 • Tallahassee, FL
What I liked
I really liked how encouraging and helpful everyone was in the office. Everyone on the team was so excited to meet me and help me get started. Anytime I had a question or needed any guidance, every person was eager to help me. My superiors gave me a lot of autonomy to get my project done and the freedom to make decisions about the presentation and nature of the project. I really appreciated that I was treated as an equal and able to learn so much in just a short few months. It felt like I was truly one of their co-workers and not just an intern for the summer.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have had more time there, honestly. The work I was doing was out of my comfort zone and area of expertise so it took me a little longer than I expected to get the hang of things. But once I figured it out I really enjoyed the project I was working on and I wish I had more time to expand upon it. I also wish I would've socialized with my co-workers more and asked about their academic and career paths. This was more difficult because we were all quite busy with our own work and projects but I do think that if I were to do it again I would make those conversations more of a priority.
Advice
I would advise someone to not be afraid of asking questions, stepping outside of their comfort zone and trying something new. This is the only way that you can expand your skill-set and knowledge. DEP is very focused on creating positive, collaborative work environments. There is no better place to test your knowledge or learn something new than from professionals in the field.
