I liked that I wasn't sitting in a cubicle or a desk all day I was actually out in the stores ringing people out, selling the product, and also learning about managerial functions.
What I wish was different
I wish I could've had a manager throughout the entirety of the internship to consult and go to for help.
Advice
Ask questions, don't be afraid to bug your store staff whenever you need help with selling products in the store or tinting paint.
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Administrative Services Management Intern
June - August 2019 • York, PA
What I liked
I enjoyed that they did a project that was given to all of the interns. The fact that what we were actually working on could and was used by the actual company made it worthwhile to do.
What I wish was different
I wish that I would’ve been able to communicate and work with other interns more.
Advice
It was an amazing experience. Even though it showed me what I didn’t want for my future it was still a huge learning experience and I loved it.
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Management and sales internship
June - August 2019 • South Bend, IN
What I liked
The best part was the large list of experiences I got to take part in such as: hosting my own luncheon, presenting a final project to company executives, completing cold calls, and working on a marketing plan to find an answer to a company issues.
What I wish was different
I wish the other interns were a bit more screened to be sure that they fit the internship requirements a little better
Advice
Take initiative in your work and your group
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Management and Sales Intern
May - August 2019 • Bloomfield Hills, MI
What I liked
Very organized and is a very good first step into management and sales career after graduation.
What I wish was different
Nothing, everything was good.
Advice
If you are considering owning your own business, and into sales career, you should consider this internship for your future career.
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Tax Co-Op
April 2019 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Love the department and the people I work with. It’s never a boring day at work!
What I wish was different
I would’ve liked to receive more training but overall the co-op is great.
Advice
Soak up all the experience this co-op offers you!
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Sales and Management intern
May - August 2019 • Brunswick, OH
What I liked
Wonderful company and fun work environment. Working on a project with other interns from the area was also a cool experience.
What I wish was different
More time to learn products
Advice
This internship is a great way to get into a wonderful company!
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Sales and Management Intern
May - August 2019 • West Chester Township, OH
What I liked
I liked the way that I was trained and that I always had a manager, assistant manager or full-timer there with me while I was working. Everyone was very willing to help me out with customer questions I was entirely sure how to answer or with product suggestions. I also enjoyed learning about the managerial side of the business operations.
What I wish was different
I wish that there had been more down time for me to take all the product knowledge tests. I also think that taking the tests earlier in the internship would have been more beneficial. I had rode along with two sales representatives which I also enjoyed very much and would've enjoyed the opportunity to do a few more ride-alongs.
Advice
Be prepared to be on your feet for 8 hours a day and to work hard. The first couple of weeks you need to be prepared to pick-up on product knowledge quickly. It is a very retail heavy position and you will be dealing with all kinds of customers.
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Sales/Management Intern
June - August 2019 • Walnut Creek, CA
What I liked
The training received in store will show you how the day to day operations of a store work
What I wish was different
I wish there was more time to sit down with the manager themselves and pick their brain about running a store
Advice
Be ready to multitask
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Management intern
June - August 2019 • Shrewsbury, MA
What I liked
I learned a lot about how a business is run on a day to day basis which was something that I did not have much experience with previously. I was able to learn about how a global company manages their people and resources effectively.
What I wish was different
I wish it had been less sales focused and more focused on management and projects. I did not have much say in the intern project so it was not a great fit for me but I still learned about myself through the project.
Advice
I would say stay motivated, the more people you can meet and network with the better experience you will have. I learned a lot just by talking to people, from the city manager to the truck drivers, I was able to learn something different about the company and see a different perspective.
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Human Resources Recruiting Intern
June 2018 - October 2019 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
The field / hands on experience and the team collaboration.
What I wish was different
The types of assignments, projects, and tasks.
Advice
Ask questions and try to learn about every aspect / area that surrounds your department because it will be a great learning experience and help put a lot of pieces together.
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Management/Sales Intern
June - August 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
I like how I was able to get right in to learning about the company and doing what other employees do on a daily basis.
What I wish was different
It would of been nice if we could of done more tours of facilities to get a better understanding of the entire operations aspect of the company.
Advice
Take any internship you can find that is relevant to your skills, where you can gain experience. It will then be a launching for that company or another internship. I was lucky as a Sophomore to get this internship, now the possibilities are endless for my Junior year.
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business management intern
May 2019 • Arnold, MO
What I liked
I loved the whole new world I was exposed to. I learned a lot over the duration and enjoyed working with other interns within St. Louis.
What I wish was different
Advice
Have an open mind! You will be given a lot of information but take it one step at a time. It is definitely worth it, and have fun!
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Process Engineer Intern
January - August 2019 • Bowling Green, KY
What I liked
The change of environment allowed me to get out of my comfort zone and experience new things
What I wish was different
Not much at all I enjoyed the whole experience
Advice
Stay open minded and friendly , this goes a long way
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Sales Management Intern
June - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
Working with the city manager as they were very accessible. Learning more about the business on a deeper level. Working on a professional business presentation within a team, while working day to day in store. The pay was better than minimum wage which is good for an internship.
What I wish was different
Getting stuck with a certain store manager who was difficult to work with for the entire ten weeks. The actual training binder the interns go through within the store level is very useless and unnecessary.
Advice
Soak up as much information as you can from the city manager as they know a lot about the business. When working on the internship problem/presentation don't be afraid to think outside the box and make it very unique.
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Sales Intern
May - August 2019 • Piqua, OH
What I liked
I liked the store I was in, I had a lot of good employees to work with. I also liked the presentation aspect of the internship and the activities that went along with it.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have worked more with Supply Chain, as that is my major.
Advice
Only take this internship if you can see yourself having a future in this company.
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Management Intern
June - August 2019 • Oklahoma City, OK
What I liked
Plenty of experience with how to manage and run a business. You were also given the experience that you could use in any career outside of retail.
What I wish was different
None
Advice
Take in as much as you can and don't get overwhelmed with the amount of products
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Sales Intern
May - August 2018 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
Lots of room to grow yourself as a sales manager and good insight to the Sherwin Company
What I wish was different
I wish I could've focused more on sales than customer service in stores.
Advice
Be ready to work hard and lift heavy things!
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Management
May - August 2018 • Wawatosa, WI
What I liked
I loved working with customers. I also enjoyed the company culture.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Sales and Management Intern
May - August 2018 • Detroit, MI
What I liked
Culture and people were great, pay was great, flexible schedule
