Stryker

Production Associate

May - August 2019 • Portage, MI

What I liked

Very friendly team-oriented work place.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Software Engineering Intern

May 2019 • Portage, MI

What I liked

They give you real projects from the first day and treat you like an essential member of the team. Everyone is very passionate and enjoys the work they do. They give you lots of opportunities for professional development, including meeting the president and CEO.

What I wish was different

Nothing, Stryker’s internships are fantastic

Advice

Ask a lot of questions and never give up.

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General Accounting Intern

February - October 2019 • Portage, MI

What I liked

The people, the opportunities, the job itself in learning and acquiring new skills and traits

What I wish was different

The opportunity to move up in the company

Advice

Go out there and make the best impression. Make new friends, set goals for yourself within the company and just kill it!

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Assembler

May 2019 • Kalamazoo, MI

What I liked

Friendly coworkers Professional leadership Clean work environment

What I wish was different

Better communication

Advice

Ask questions

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Procurement intern

May 2019 • Portage, MI

What I liked

The work

What I wish was different

I wish they offered internships to underclassmen

Advice

Ask to shadow employees as an underclassmen

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Marketing Intern

May - August 2019 • Mahwah, NJ

What I liked

I loved that I was given projects that mattered. I was never given a job to do that was just “busy work.” I got to attend meetings with my manager every single day and learned about the operations of a Fortune 500 company first hand.

What I wish was different

Honestly, nothing.

Advice

Network, network, network! If you are interning somewhere, try to get to know as many people at the company as you can and build meaningful relationships with them.

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Marketing IN

May - August 2019 • Kalamazoo, MI

What I liked

Prior to my internship, I had a great interest in Stryker. After working in the CMF division for a summer, I am fully confident that Stryker is a company I want to be a part of. I had the opportunity to work on a large number of various projects that had real company impact, travel to different CMF events, and learn more about the other divisions.

What I wish was different

A goal my manager set was for me to get field experience by going on a ride along with a sales representative. I was unable to do this for timing reasons, and I do wish this is something I would have been able to do as I have an interest in sales.

Advice

My biggest piece of advice is to go into Stryker with an open mind and be ready to work hard! You will be challenged, but there are so many people surrounding you who will take time to help you succeed and overcome challenges.

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Regulatory Affairs Intern

May - August 2017 • Mahwah, NJ

What I liked

It was a great company with an important mission statement that was embodied in every aspect of the company. It provided for a great networking and learning experience

What I wish was different

I wish that I had gotten to intern in a different role within the company.

Advice

Make sure to take advantage of all the networking opportunities at Stryker. It is so easy to meet with people who can help you with many opportunities

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Summer Tax Intern

May - July 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI

What I liked

The culture was incredible and the people were extremely willing to give me advice on anything and everything. Everyone there is so intelligent and made me feel a part of the team.

What I wish was different

I wish I could've done more collaborative work with the other interns and that my position would've been more hands on with the products.

Advice

Take advantage of your manager and their networks and don't be afraid to tell them or your HR partner you want to try something new! They're more receptive than you'd think.

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R&D Engineer

June 2019 • Leesburg, VA

What I liked

Technical skills learned related to the medical device industry.

What I wish was different

More focus on career and personal development.

Advice

Take time to network with coworkers.

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Engineering Tech

June 2015 • Kalamazoo, MI

What I liked

The culture

What I wish was different

Type of project that was worked on

Advice

Dont be afraid to ask questions. Everyone is willing to help. Also, Network as much as you can.

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Global Sourcing Intern

May - August 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI

What I liked

I liked the culture of Stryker and got to meet a lot of other interns as well as permanent employees who helped me develop my skills greatly.

What I wish was different

I wish Stryker had more locations throughout Michigan.

Advice

Meet as many people as possible and step out of your comfort zone.

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Project Management Intern

May - August 2019 • Kalamazoo, MI

What I liked

Stryker's culture is fast-paced, challenging, and values all different perspectives to solve problems. From day one I was given responsibilities to help contribute in a meaningful way to the business. Interns are valuable members of the team and are treated as such. The leadership and support I received from both my manager and mentor was a key reason I was able to grow so much from my experience this past summer.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have taken advantage of making use of the resources available to experience different aspects of the business outside of my functional team.

Advice

The people at Stryker are eager to help you learn and grow if you just ask. Do not be afraid to reach out to upper level management to schedule time to learn about their success and gain advice for your future. Everyone is willing to help you have a successful career.

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Marketing Intern

June - September 2017 • Denver, CO

What I liked

Relevant, significant work. If I wasn’t doing it, a full-time employee would be. People and company culture were unbelievable as well.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been other interns at my office. Also, full-time offers are given on an as-needed basis, unlike most accounting/management consulting firms which are a definite path to a full time offer.

Advice

Ask questions, network with everyone you meet, build real lasting relationships, work hard but don’t forget to enjoy yourself.

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Project Management

June - September 2017 • Fremont, OH

What I liked

It was a great place to work, lots of benifits.

What I wish was different

Pay.

Advice

Make friends with people there

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

May - July 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI

What I liked

The culture is awesome. Teams make an effort to do regular lunches and offsites. The interns organized groups for activities of interest and also planned several weekend trips throughout the summer. Work was always challenging, but doable, and set me up for more learning than I could have imagined.

What I wish was different

A more developed system for transitioning interns to full-timers would be nice. The recruiters who get you the internship are busy recruiting again by time you're looking for offers. A lot of people get left wondering what's going to happen next.

Advice

Don't slack off during work, and enjoy your time with your fellow interns. They have very high expectations, but if you get in they already believe you're fit for a full-time position. The interns are a diverse group of awesome people. They will become some of your best friends, so make the best of the short time you have together. The summer is shorter than you think.

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Cybersecurity Intern

May - August 2023 • Portage, MI

What I liked

I loved how not only they were flexible with my interests but also with my time. If I had an appointment, I could just make the hours up later. The projects were very hands-on, and I loved all the teams I was a part of.

What I wish was different

I wish that I could have been a part of the team for longer. The whole time I was just amazed at how wonderful of a company Stryker is and how much they care about their interns. They really do what they say and aim to grow talent.

Advice

I would say be open to asking questions, work on your networking skills, and be comfortable with being uncomfortable. There is so much to learn from this company if you take the time to sit down and learn and put yourself out there.

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