I liked that at the end of my internship I was able to say that I completed a large project and can describe in detail what I did during my time there.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had more chances to interact with the other interns that were working there
Advice
Do not be afraid to ask questions when you need help but before you ask for help really make sure that you cannot find the answer on your own.
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Commercial Packaging Intern
June - September 2018 • Foster City, CA
What I liked
It was a big company with a lot going on. It was cool to be a part of such a world-changing industry.
What I wish was different
I wish that they had spent more time planning things for me to do during my internship. A lot of the time, I was sitting around not doing much.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions and branch out to find yourself new opportunities.
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Public health intern
June - September 2018 • Foster City, CA
What I liked
I loved my boss and her knowledge about the company as well as her willingness to work with me to make the internship what I wanted.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been better intern programming.
Advice
Networking is everything!
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Research Intern, Immune Oncology
June - August 2018 • Foster City, CA
What I liked
Learned immense amounts about the pharmaceutical industry, as well as the new and exploding field of immune oncology.
What I wish was different
Advice
"Closed mouths don't get fed"
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Internal Audit Intern
June - September 2020 • Foster City, CA
What I liked
I liked how diverse and close the internal audit team was. People there treated each other with respect and there was this professional and fun relationship among employees.
What I wish was different
I wish the position was not remote because I feel like I would have built better connections and got more experience interning in person.
Advice
When given an opportunity, always take it. I was a little skeptical about how much a remote internship would benefit me, but I gained so much experience and knowledge over the few months. My experience gave me a better insight into the auditing world, the pharmaceutical industry, and how businesses operate in the US.
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Clinical project assistant
June - December 2020 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
I enjoyed meeting new people and learning ways to communicate better without speaking in person. I liked being involved in the development of a drug which may help save people’s lives.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have met my coworkers, so as to make a more personal connection.
Advice
Keep an open mind. Even if you are not completely interested in the specific position, you will still have an opportunity to learn valuable skills.
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Data Analyst Intern
July - August 2022 • La Verne, CA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Don't be afraid to talk to people outside your department. I learned much more than I expected when I talked to senior staff even from different locations.
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Sustainability Intern - Product Stewardship
June - August 2023 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Really warm and friendly work environment, I felt like I was able to make a tangible impact within my team, great on-site amenities like the gym and cafes
What I wish was different
More frequent communication/updates from Early Talent Recruiting Team following the end of the internship
Advice
Gilead is an awesome biotech company in the Bay Area and should set you up for a successful career if you put in the work - if you get this internship I highly recommend taking your own car and booking your own housing (instead of using their shared intern housing) with the lump sum relocation money they give you. This way you can live close to campus and have a way to explore the area on weekends.
