Would have rather it been an in person internship with more human to human interaction
Advice
I would definitely do an in person internship, especially as an entry level employee
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Software Systems Engineer
January - August 2020 • Pittsfield, MA
What I liked
Everyone is very friendly! Lots of heads-down work, but when it comes time to collaborate teams are productive and fun. Everyone is great about answering questions too.
Every other Friday off and good pay, and lots of opportunities to pursue whatever work and projects you are interested in or take courses and training!
What I wish was different
I wish I had asked for feedback and advice earlier on. Work with my team and program was interesting and engaging but I wish there had been more intern events and opportunities to work and meet with other interns
Advice
Ask connections to tell you about the company's history and facilities
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Software Engineering Intern
June - August 2020 • Taunton, MA
What I liked
Learning new things about the field, the freedom to create, and the community.
What I wish was different
I wish it could have been in person as opposed to remote.
Advice
Use your time while interning to connect to people; reach out and network. Ask people questions so you can learn from their experience.
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Business Development Intern
May 2020 • Pittsfield, MA
What I liked
This internship allowed me to branch out and experience a field I had not considered before. Even as a remote internship, I was able to improve my professional skills and work with very experienced individuals at the company!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Engineering Intern
June - August 2020 • Herndon, VA
What I liked
Very focused on learning, as much hands-on experience as possible given COVID restrictions. Friendly co-workers and lots of intern centered events.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Software Engineer Intern
May 2020 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
The whole experience has been great. People are friendly and the expectations aren’t too high but challenging nonetheless.
What I wish was different
Not much.
Advice
Just be ready to work hard and spend time learning things like programming languages and such.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Scottsdale, AZ
What I liked
GD was a wonderful place to work. The people in particular were great to work with, and made a great environment.
What I wish was different
The terms used in the job were hard to adapt to, with so many different acronyms and terms to learn...
Advice
Try to get jobs that allow you to get experience in a lot of different areas to determine what you like to do.
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Site Reliability Engineering Intern
May 2018 - December 2019 • Scottsdale, AZ
What I liked
Lots of autonomy in how I wanted to do projects. Great coworkers, friendly environment.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be proactive and take advantage of your coworkers to learn new things
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ASIC/FPGA Intern
March 2018 • Scottsdale, AZ
What I liked
I enjoyed most of the experience. It was interesting and very useful to get hands on training and work on an actual project being shipped to customers. The hours were manageable and my manager was very willing to adjust my hours to reflect my schooling needs.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a wider variety of topics to work on. Since I was assigned to one project, I worked extensively within that project and didn't get to experience as much as I could have.
Advice
Go into the internship with a willingness to work hard and learn from your coworkers, and you will likely get an offer to return and continue your internship.
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Software Engineer Intern
August 2018 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
I work in an office with people who are very willing to help one another, and as an intern, this is extremely important. I get to work on real projects and make an impact like a full time engineer would.
What I wish was different
Nothing, I’m very happy with my experience.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. As an intern, you’re expected to know little to nothing about the actual job you’re hired to do. It’s all about your will and ability to learn.
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Computer Engineer
January - August 2019 • Pittsfield, MA
What I liked
I got to work on projects that I loved with great people in a great environment! That and free coffee and hot chocolate!!
What I wish was different
I wish I had explored the city and mingled with the other interns more.
Advice
I would advise my peers to work hard, ask questions, and come in every day with high energy!
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Mechanical Engineering Co-Op
May - December 2019 • McLeansville, NC
What I liked
Everything was really hands-on and I was able to contribute to some awesome missions.
What I wish was different
I wish they were a bit more prepared for the interns, the first month was really slow without much work to do.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask around for more work if you find yourself with nothing to do.
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Scottsdale, AZ
What I liked
My manager and mentor cared about me and my experience.
Good overview of company.
High level of trust in me.
I had a lot of autonomy.
What I wish was different
More engineering exposure vs manufacturing exposure.
Advice
Do not be afraid to ask questions for clarification before acting.
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Computer Systems Software Engineer
June 2018 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
Great people, fun projects.
What I wish was different
More team oriented work
Advice
Never be afraid to be honest
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Intern IT Engineer
January - August 2019 • Pittsfield, MA
What I liked
Loved working on projects that are important to the US national security. Great people, great organization. Good work as well. Meaningful and relevant security work with good benefits. Culture is changing for the better as well.
What I wish was different
Slightly less interaction with boss, more individual focused. More directed coop experience during jan - may. When august hit there was more intern/coop events.
Advice
Location is sub par if you're a city person. If you love the wild and hiking, this location is absolutely perfect for you. Make friends, it goes a long way in any organization.
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Software Engineering Intern
May 2018 • Chantilly, VA
What I liked
Working closely alongside engineers to tailor the software designed specifically to their needs
What I wish was different
Working with a tech stack that allowed for more mentorship
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions - it shows you're eager to learn and contribute
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Engineer Intern
May 2018 • Scottsdale, AZ
What I liked
I gained a lot of experience relevant to my degree and career goals
What I wish was different
I wish there was a location closer to my residence.
Advice
It was a great opportunity that I found through my capstone project. When you get into your capstone make sure you seriously consider the projects and look for something that can benefit you. Choose something that can provide employment or experience that will significantly help gaining employment elsewhere.
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Electrical Engineering Intern
April 2017 • Scottsdale, AZ
What I liked
Learning from professionals in industry
What I wish was different
More variety of work
Advice
Work hard and learn from as many people as you can
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IT Engineer Intern
June 2018 • Pittsfield, MA
What I liked
Hands-on experience
What I wish was different
Advice
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Software Engineering
May 2018 • Scottsdale, AZ
What I liked
The people, work, culture, and prestige
What I wish was different
Advice
Work as hard as you can, be diligent, and it will go a long way.
