Postal

Marketplace Intern

January 2021 • San Luis Obispo, CA

What I liked

I love how my managers wanted this to be a learning experience for me and provided me with all the resources I needed. They were constantly setting up meetings with other coworkers outside of my department so I could understand the company and other roles better. I met weekly with my manager and my manager's manager so that I could ask questions and check in. They also met with me monthly to ensure my goals were being met and that they were creating a beneficial experience for me. The company as a whole made me feel so welcomed, valued, and appreciated. Postal.io has an amazing company culture couldn't recommend it more.

What I wish was different

This is not Postal.io's fault, but I wish I could have worked partly in the office. I visited the office once when my Wifi went out and it is such a warm and welcoming environment. I wish I could have worked part-time from the office, but the pandemic had set limitations on that.

Advice

Never stop asking questions, learning, and networking with your coworkers. There are so many intelligent, friendly people that work here who are willing to share and chat.

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Sales Intern

February - May 2021 • San Luis Obispo, CA

What I liked

Postal is a dynamic startup and the company culture is one of innovation and positivity. The entire team is friendly and helpful, and I felt very welcome when starting. I was given extremely valuable training and my managers went above and beyond to give me hands-on experience by inviting me onto sales calls, giving me Salesforce admin training, and sharing sales techniques. This internship was definitely not just a "filing paperwork" gig; I am gaining incredible hands-on experience with Salesforce that I will carry forward in my career. The organizational structure of Postal is flat, and the small firm size makes for a very integrated and close-knit team.

What I wish was different

There is nothing that I think Postal could have done better in terms of company culture and internship structure. I only wish we would have been in-person rather than entirely remote; with that being said, Postal has done a great job of maintaining connectivity and productivity even in a remote environment.

Advice

I highly recommend Postal to anyone looking for an internship that will provide practical, hands-on experience. If you are applying for a sales position with Postal, being familiar with Salesforce will give you a huge advantage in the hiring process. Overall, you will fit in well with the Postal company culture if you are humble, positive, and not afraid to ask questions.

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Software Engineering Intern

February - July 2020 • San Luis Obispo, CA

What I liked

My internship as a software engineer with Postal.io was incredibly impactful and added a ton to my Cal Poly experience. As the company was just starting up, I decided to reach out to see if Postal.io had opportunities to intern or to work full time after I graduated. Through persistence, I was able to get an internship with them and I loved it. Working with a small team as we build the product that launched a couple months into the internship made me feel as though as I was a part of the team. Even as an intern I was treated as a team member and loved how that incentivized me to work harder! Learning alongside some of the senior staff at Postal sharpened my skillsets taught to me at Poly, and working for a startup I also learned a ton about how business is run, when to pivot on the startup road, and the importance of collaboration! It goes to show that when you work hard and feast on the opportunity to keep learning, you will get to reap the benefits of it. Working at Postal is fun, it prepared me for entering into my professional field, it grew my attitude towards working as a team, and it was very much worthwhile. I accepted my return offer because I enjoyed what I was working on as an intern, I enjoyed the people in the company and how welcoming everyone is, and I enjoyed working in SLO! Yay Postal!

What I wish was different

At times in my internship, I found myself stuck on certain tasks and sometimes I didn't know who to ask for help. I learned quickly though that asking someone is better than asking no one and trying to figure it out on your own. It's a life lesson that I've found beneficial for many other aspects of life too.

Advice

You're in luck, I'll give you three! Be persistent and communicative, in job searches, and in life. Hard work pays off. If at first you don't succeed, try and try again!

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