PepsiCo

Sales Management Intern

May - August 2019 • Naples, FL

What I liked

I really liked the structure of the internship. It was very hands on and self-managed. I only really saw and sat down with my boss once or twice a week. I was doing similar work as the front line employees which was really rewarding. But they also incorporated a lot of events and networking opportunities for the interns to spice up out summer.

What I wish was different

I really loved everything about it!

Advice

Take everything in! I learned an incredible amount of the summer. Not only did I learn about the beverage industry, but also about myself and how my capabilities mesh with the corporate setting.

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Sales Management Intern

May - August 2019 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

I got to do a lot of independent work throughout the summer as I worked on an individual summer project. It gave me a lot of real world experience and what it would be like working for a giant corporation.

What I wish was different

I truly didn't take the internship as seriously as I should've. I got placed into a job role that I originally didn't apply for and it made me lack motivation in doing the job because I wasn't very passionate about it. At the end of the day, I should've put in a little more work and tried to gain more knowledge to have enjoyed my time more.

Advice

Take the time in your internship to gather as much knowledge and experience as possible, network your heart out with the big heads in the company you're interning for; even if it isn't a company you see yourself working in after the internship, it's good to leave with experience and good contacts.

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Future Sales Leader Intern

June - August 2019 • Burlington, NJ

What I liked

I liked that I was able to move somewhere new and experience something different. I loved learning about all the different roles that are available at PepsiCo. I really loved all the people that I got the chance to meet and work with.

What I wish was different

I wish that I asked more questions in the beginning of the internship.

Advice

I would say to make sure that you step out of your comfort zone. It is an amazing place to work but you should be open to any position because it is very easy to move around.

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Supply Chain Intern

June - August 2019 • Casa Grande, AZ

What I liked

I liked the hours I could work

What I wish was different

The locaiton

Advice

It is a dirty place to work in the food manufaturing industry

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Sales Intern

June - August 2019 • Sylmar, CA

What I liked

The People and the culture, amazing environment to develop leadership experience.

What I wish was different

The on call hours, were a little intimidating. Knowing that even at times when you were on vacation you could sometimes be called in for work was a little stressful.

Advice

Look for the great opportunities that PepsiCo has to offer!

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Sales Management Intern

June - August 2019 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

A good experience that paid well.

What I wish was different

I was not a fan of the management and company culture.

Advice

I think it is a good experience to put on a resumé, but I would have rather worked for another company.

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Supply Chain Intern

June - August 2019 • Bakersfield, CA

What I liked

The company culture

What I wish was different

Nothing, I loved it!

Advice

Focus on your project & networking as much as possible

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Supply Chain Accounting Intern

June - August 2019 • Cedar Rapids, IA

What I liked

I liked how welcoming the finance team was. I enjoyed the analytical and hands on experience I got from working in a manufacturing plant. Additionally, I was able to work within multiple cross functioning teams to get to a solution that ultimately saved the company hundreds of thousands of dollars.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have gotten more expletive on the day to day tasks. I was given multiple projects which was great, but I wanted to know what a normal day would look as an employee.

Advice

Stay driven, don’t be afraid to fail, and don’t be afraid to ask questions, after you tried first

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Supply Chain Intern

June - August 2019 • Killingly, CT

What I liked

There was a large group of interns and we quickly became like a class and supported each other with our projects which allowed us to learn about all different departments and opportunities.

What I wish was different

Advice

Go out to the floor as much as possible. That is where the magic all happens and all the knowledge is. Ask as many questions to as many people as possible.

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Sales Management Intern

June - August 2019 • Chesapeake, VA

What I liked

I liked that interns had the capability to work with their mentor to develop their intern project into something that the intern was passionate about and could have a real impact on the company as a whole.

What I wish was different

I definitely wish I knew more about the area that I interned. I was the only intern in the office which was difficult, and also did not know much about the different stores I was required to visit. I definitely had a concern for safety in some of the store visits.

Advice

Be open to trying new things and learning about sales in different types of store formats.

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Sales Management Intern

June - August 2019 • Alameda, CA

What I liked

My role allowed for a high degree of autonomy and it was very interesting to see how a Fortune 50 company works! Additionally, I got a ton of hands on experience to further my career.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time to network and build relationships around my building.

Advice

Don't be afraid to get started on your project! Ask your manager to allow you to start going to stores on your own. Also, do not be afraid to ask for help.

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Sales Management Intern

June - August 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

It was a very fun job that pushed me out of my comfort zone. Met amazing leaders and was very easy to network with people at higher levels of the company. I was able to meet the President of Frito Lay and have lunch with him during the end of summer intern report out in Dallas, TX. I was given a sign-on bonus and a laptop and iPad for doing work on. Attended a lot of company events and did intern orientation in Clevland. Really fun, developmental and empowering experience.

What I wish was different

Very Autonomous job so sometimes you have nothing to do and sometimes you don't know what to do. A lot of driving. Sometimes had to visit stores in sketchy locations.

Advice

If you do not want a challenge then this is not for you. You will be working on your own on a real company issue. There will be guidance along the way but they really empower you to make your own decisions. If you like structure and every day to be the same then this internship will put you out of your comfort zone.

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Sales Management Intern

June - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

-Living in Orange County for the summer was amazing, especially considering the great compensation this internship offers. -Project that impacts the business. After this internship, my resume is now full of amazing accomplishments. -Supportive management

What I wish was different

Although i enjoyed the autonomy of the internship, it would have been nice to have had a little more guidance from my managers. No one will hold your hand, the onus is on you to own your experience and ask for help early and often.

Advice

The summer will go by extremely quick, so it is imperative that you start on your project immediately. Starting early ensures that your results will be meaningful which will help during your final presentation.

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Customer associate manager

July 2017 • Buena Park, CA

What I liked

Great company to work for. Put a lot of resources in helping college graduates thrive through the campus hire program .

What I wish was different

Advice

Be personable, but also confident to thrive in a company like PepsiCo.

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Supply Chain Manager

June 2018 • Vancouver, WA

What I liked

I am extremely thankful to the resources at the career center. Initially, when I started my job search I was clueless about how to manke my resume imperessive. Being an international student, I was not well accquainted with these essentials. You guys helped me through it! Having good resources to help us out at all times, is the best.

What I wish was different

The resources could also be cross functional, covering all the fields of study. For example, I was helped by a resource who had a degree in Arts. I am a graduate with an engineering background - though I got the required help, there are many students out there, who find it difficlut to mention about the technical details on their resume. Perhaps, if the resources were acquired from across all fields of study, it could make more of a difference.

Advice

"My resume is my story". Every job posting, requires a unique resume which should match the given job description.

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Supply Chain Intern

May - August 2018 • Aiea, HI

What I liked

Culture, Team, Mission, Responsibilities, Network

What I wish was different

A bit more structured

Advice

Definitely ask as many questions as you can, and take on every experience/opportunity you can. Try not to say "No" to an opportunity of your internship, even if it might be intimidating.

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Order Picker

June - August 2018 • Burnsville, MN

What I liked

The teamwork environment, pay rate, and manager abilities.

What I wish was different

Have set hours.

Advice

Very good summer job opportunity to save money for college. Requires most of your summer time.

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Supply Chain Intern

June - August 2018 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

The autonomy and control over my projects. All of the people at PepsiCo we’re incredible!

What I wish was different

I wish it was more of a technical role.

Advice

Take jobs out of your comfort zone to challenge yourself to develop.

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Sales Intern

June - August 2018 • El Paso, TX

What I liked

The people I met and who taught me everything I needed to know about the business! The awesome trips I was able to take this summer, the amazing opportunity and offer letter I received!

What I wish was different

I wish I spent the summer in my home state Arizona, I had to move to another state for three months.

Advice

I would say to have an open mind when starting the internship with Frito-Lay, it is a lot of hard and physical work and an open and positive mindset is a must.

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Supply Chain Intern

May - August 2018 • Wytheville, VA

What I liked

Independent environment, where the project prompt was presented to be in the beginning and it was up to me to figure out how to utilize my resources and time to solve the problem. My coworkers at the (Gatorade) plant were also fantastic. Very kind and helpful.