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Manufacturing Engineering Intern

May - August 2017 • East Hartford, CT

What I liked

As an intern, I was able to work on challenging, hands-on projects that had a direct impact on the company. My projects resulted in increased capacity and cost savings for some of the jet engines' manufacturing processes.

What I wish was different

At a large company, there was some bureaucratic inefficiencies and red tape associated with getting approvals for projects.

Advice

Do not be afraid to ask questions and speak up. You have to advocate for yourself.

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Compression systems military composites design intern

May - August 2017 • Middletown, CT

What I liked

Had the opportunity to be a positive contributor to the team and treated as an equal rather than being used for menial tasks.

What I wish was different

More chances to see other parts of the company and explore different jobs such as structures

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask. You're working for people that want to see you make the most of an internship so if there's a class or project you want to work on your mentor should be there to make it happen

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System Engineering and Validation, Tool Design Intern

June - August 2017 • Middletown, CT

What I liked

Project Flexability. I had one core project but was also able to participate in day to day activities of the group.

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Don’t be afraid to talk with the SEV rotationals about their experience. Definitely helps to get a bigger perspective from a younger group of employees.

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Supply Chain Project Manager/Financial Analyst - Intern

January - December 2017 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

The team was very willing to provide numerous opportunities for growth and development. I gained a lot of experience in various aspects of my field. I was encouraged and my work appreciated by those on my team.

What I wish was different

Restrictions and reductions at higher levels of the company resulted in a lack of opportunities for interns to transition to full-time. My team worked really hard to bring me on after graduation, but in the end, it did not work out.

Advice

Be prepared to do a lot of tedious work at the beginning. You have to make a name for yourself and your work before you're tasked with more interesting projects. Stick it out and stay positive, it will pay off.

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Sales Management Intern

May - August 2017 • Moorestown Township, NJ

What I liked

I liked that I had a lot of responsibilities for projects spanning across all areas of sales and marketing.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more projects to do. There was a lot of downtime in between projects so work got boring.

Advice

The industry isn't very young, so do a good job of trying to connect with older employees so you're not bored by yourself.

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Otis Elevator Project Management Intern

May - August 2017 • Florence, SC

What I liked

I liked the diversity in management and the assignments that I did. I was able to really expand my skillset.

What I wish was different

I wish that the housing provided would have been better.

Advice

The company cares about interns, many return and get full time positions. This is a top corporation and getting your foot in the door with them will open you up to a world of possibilities.

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Quality Co-Op

January - August 2018 • Danbury, CT

What I liked

I had a lot of freedom to find what I would actually like to do in my career. The people were also very welcoming and I never felt out of place at work.

What I wish was different

I would have liked more drive to get stuff done from other employees, there were a lot of ideas put together but few were ever seen to completion.

Advice

Develop connections with as many people as possible. Ask if you can come see what they do to see if you would like that type of work so you can develop a better idea of what you want to do in your career.

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Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Windsor Locks, CT

What I liked

I loved the hands on experience and the equality I was treated as an intern. My boss was very very smart and was the person who taught me to really be a go getter in terms of getting work done. I learned that no matter who you were at a company, it is super important to communicate details of work thoroughly and not be afraid to pick up the phone and contact someone that might help you get the job done quickly.

What I wish was different

The fact that engineering must go through a lot of red tape when getting equipment in the lab ready for testing, is very inefficient. I wish the engineering staff would be able to have their own lab tech on call for whatever job needed to be done when validation testing was required. Someone who would go through the red tape with ease and was set up as an engineer with full authority on the project but could also be the liaison for the testing labs to get things finished quickly and effectively.

Advice

Work ethic goes a long way and it was because of this that I received an offer to return. I know that when an intern is able to pick up the phone and solve a problem by asking the people who specialize in areas such as testing, hardware or software, that they are appreciated and are noticed to be doing great work. Always keeping busy is important and don't be afraid to ask a question if you do not understand the task at hand. If you finish with work, it goes a long way in the eyes of a supervisor if you ask for more tasks immediately.

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