Santa Cruz County Bank

Lending Intern

July 2021 • Cupertino, CA

What I liked

The company culture at SCCB was more than amazing. All of the employees are super helpful and want to help you grow. The intern program is extremely flexible so there are a lot of different areas you can learn in.

What I wish was different

I wish it was slightly more structured, but the "think on your toes" part of it was amazing.

Advice

If you apply to this program, be eager to go in and know the people there will support you through your learning.

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Human Resources Intern

January 2022 • Santa Cruz, CA

What I liked

My time at SCCB was an exceedingly enriching experience. I loved the opportunity of working in the office among so many diverse and seasoned professionals. The internship felt incredibly personalized as leaders of varying departments all took the time to meet with me one of one to explore my compatibility with their sector of the organization. I feel that SCCB went above and beyond to understand me as a potential member of their team and help me understand where my strengths and interests would be best applied. Prior to the internship, I felt unsure about my career path, this experience has given me the clarity I have been looking for.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have spent more time in the program but needed to return to school to complete my master's degree. I look forward to returning and continuing work with this impressive and innovative organization.

Advice

I would advise future candidates to come curious and not be afraid to ask questions. SCCB offered amazing opportunities to connect with individuals throughout the organization, but it is up to the intern candidate to truly appreciate and take advantage of those opportunities. Those individuals I worked with were always more than happy to answer questions and their answers were backed by years of diverse industry experience. There is a lot of great brains to pick at SCCB, so I would advise candidates to take advantage of the knowledgeable individuals they are working with.

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IT Help Desk Intern

June - August 2021 • Santa Cruz, CA

What I liked

All of the people that I worked with were very friendly and they spent time helping me learn my way around. I got to visit all of the branches and interact with people on all levels of the company.

What I wish was different

I wish I didn't have to go back to school. I enjoyed my time working here and I'm looking forward to doing it again. I also wish the pizza joint down the street were free but we can't have everything in this world

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions. People at SCCB tend to be willing to give good answers and want to help out if they can.

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IT Help Desk Intern

June - August 2021 • Santa Cruz, CA

What I liked

My coworkers were very nice and helpful and working here was overall an enjoyable experience. I traveled to the various branches and learned how to manage a variety of software systems.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time to experience other parts of the job, however I had limited time with this internship as I had to return to school.

Advice

I recommend being proactive and to ask questions about the job and the various systems. It's up to you to be engaged and learn as much as you can in the time you're working here.

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