Student Painters

Management internship

February 2019 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

This company puts an incredible amount of trust in its branch managers and encourages them to work hard and put in the effort because it will pay off in the end. This has been a life-altering experience that has paid dividends for my future.

What I wish was different

There is a time commitment to this internship, but if you put in the work the results are fantastic.

Advice

The best experiences come from the managers who understand what it takes to be successful.

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Project Manager

May - August 2019 • Amherst, OH

What I liked

I made a lot of friends throughout the summer and I improve my communication skills with customers one on one. This job helped me get more experience for jobs later on.

What I wish was different

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Branch Manager

February - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

It was such an amazing experience to learn and grow so much in one summer. I gained a number of transferable skills and increased my leadership and communication skills the most. I also got to experience what it’s like to be an entrepreneur which was very cool.

What I wish was different

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Exterior House Painter

May - August 2019 • Amherst, OH

What I liked

I liked building a team mentality with my coworkers and sharing our experiences with each other.

What I wish was different

The team was very mismanaged with a few bad employees that made my job a lot harder due to their bad work ethic. The work hours were sometimes 10+ with minimal breaks in the sweltering summer sun with no readily available bathroom or water source. If you did not bring your own water and knew where the nearest gas station was, you had no access to these essentials. The estimated time to complete jobs was so short that I was often pressured to complete jobs in order to keep my pay as stated. The idea of getting paid on efficiency, how fast you can complete jobs based on the estimated time, was frightening. Not completing jobs fast enough meant not getting paid for the full number of hours that I worked.

Advice

This job is very labor heavy and we should get paid a lot more for the amount of intense physical labor required and risk of safety in some situations.

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Branch Manager

February 2019 • Delaware, OH

What I liked

Running my own business and making life long connections with great people

What I wish was different

I wish I committed myself to the program earlier

Advice

It’s a lot of work so if you do it be prepared

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Construction Project Manager Intern

May 2017 - August 2019 • Athol, MA

What I liked

Being outside all day and doing tough labor was an amazing experience

What I wish was different

Sometimes a better crew, but overall a great experience

Advice

Always stay positive. Most times things don’t go your way

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Site Manager

May - August 2019 • Dayton, OH

What I liked

I enjoyed learning how to manage my teams resources when on the job site and off. The work was very rewarding and I loved seeing the homeowners being happy with the work we did for them. My paint crew consisted of my buddies from high school so the employee relationship was already good.

What I wish was different

I would have liked to receive a higher hourly pay for the work, but the experience was still one I would do again.

Advice

This experience is a good way to get used to a full work week of manual labor. Painting houses is a different process for each client, so you must be ready to be adaptable for any situation. In addition to being ready to do the work, you must also be ready to speak constantly with your client to make sure you are on the same page while the job is being completed.

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House Painter

May - August 2019 • Englewood, CO

What I liked

Making connections

What I wish was different

The hours

Advice

This is a great opportunity to expand your skills

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Project Manager

May - August 2019 • Berkshire, MA

What I liked

Flexible, worked with people your own age, an experience that will improve my life. As a company made over $200,000 in 3 months

What I wish was different

Hours worked, 12 hour days, rather 8 hour days

Advice

Great experience, for anyone that needs experience with construction.

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Executive District Manager

September 2018 - August 2019 • Shelby Township, MI

What I liked

Very rewarding work Based on commission - you decide how much your time is worth Great culture Learn how to manage your own business

What I wish was different

Advice

Be ready to work hard - this is not a 9-5 job.

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Branch Manager

November 2018 - July 2019 • Orland Park, IL

What I liked

I loved how much I learned through the program about management and was able to make good money doing so. Definitely very difficult, but it pushed me to manage my time better and figure out real-world problem solving

What I wish was different

I wish I had experienced more strategies of management to use for my future

Advice

You have to be 100% committed to the program and believe that results will come with effort. It isn't for everyone, but if you want real world experience with management and marketing it is very relevant

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Senior Executive

October 2017 • Boston, MA

What I liked

This internship is for the most motivated and success driven college students who are seeking to separate themselves from their peer groups and take the first big step to building the strongest resume possible at their peer group. After two years with this company I can confidently say that I have the most incredible stories that I can bring with me wherever I go, and the intangible experiences that I earned from running over $300,000 of business over two years. I wouldn't trade my experiences for anything. The financial freedom you also attain from this internship is more than any other person at the age group, and is helping me completely pay for college.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Be prepared to work harder than you've ever worked, as starting your own full scale business takes a lo of effort and extreme ownership.

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Branch Manager

September 2018 • Shelby Township, MI

What I liked

Student Painters is a great way to expand your leadership ability and learn how to handle stress. From learning how to lead your own team of employees to marketing for jobs to completing jobs for customers, student painters creates a well rounded experience for students looking to grow personally and professionally. You have complete control over your revenue for the summer. Its all based on how hard you're willing to work. Its a great way to test yourself and mature all while being surrounded by a community of other students pushing through obstacles and mentors who have your best interest at heart.

What I wish was different

Advice

This internship is perfect for students who have a strong sense of commitment and perseverance.

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Bank Branch Manager

December 2018 • Grosse Pointe, MI

What I liked

This has been a great summer internship to build connections with like-minded college students looking to get involved with business. I had a lot of fun running my own painting branch and learning the in's and out's of running a company while improving my leadership and organizational skills.

What I wish was different

Something I wish I had done better was open my branch sooner to get more jobs in and create more revenue for myself.

Advice

Be ready to have fun but don't forget this is an internship! It take a lot of hard work and grit to run your first business but it's all worth it in the end!

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branch manager

February - August 2019 • Fremont, OH

What I liked

Great company culture. Give you the skills and most importantly the opportunity to run a business as a college student. Great money completely based on your effort.

What I wish was different

Bi-weekly meetings being closer to my area

Advice

You get out what you put in. The company gives you everything you need to be successful. If you work hard you will make great money and build a great resume. Dedicate yourself. The company invests a great amount in you.

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Manager

February - August 2019 • Celina, OH

What I liked

The company culture and the atmosphere at company events.

What I wish was different

I wish I had done more marketing and built a better crew so i could have made more money.

Advice

Hire a marketing team early on and use them as much as possible. Then higher as many painters as possible. If you try to do it all yourself like i did you will not make as much money.

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Branch Manager

October 2018 - August 2019 • Mason, OH

What I liked

You will learn more about yourself in a summer with YEAA than you will anywhere else. Are you a quitter? Do you have good time management skills? Are you able to give direction to a group of individuals and properly manage them? You will learn the answer to these questions and more. I genuinely believe you are making a mistake by not seizing this opportunity and making the most out of it. This internship is a foundation to the rest of your career in business and you will gain so much hands on experience that you wouldn't get from any other internship being offered.

What I wish was different

Advice

Push yourself to the very end. It's easy to quit but the benefits far outweigh the negatives when you give it your all.

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Project Manager

June - August 2018 • Athol, MA

What I liked

I created great friendships with my employees, they were always on time and listening to what I asked then to do.

What I wish was different

The only thing I wish was different was communication with my boss, he wasn't always answering the phone when a problem I couldn't deal with on my own.

Advice

I would definitely recommend this job for anyone who is undecided on what they would like to do for the summer.

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Student painter

May - August 2018 • Delaware, OH

What I liked

I liked working with my team. Once we got the hang of things, we really worked well together.

What I wish was different

I wish we could have been taught more on how to be more efficient. The goal of every job was how efficient we could be and I feel we weren’t taught painting or cleaning tips to help with that.

Advice

Keep an open mind when job hunting. I never thought I’d work a manual labor job but it turned out to be a great experience and pushed me out of my comfort zone.

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Entrepreneur

February - August 2018 • Midland, MI

What I liked

I learned a lot about so many different things in this field, as well as how to interact with different people. This internship gave me an insight into the pros and cons of being an entrepreneur.