The network that I was able to build and the experience
What I wish was different
Better organized
Advice
Get as much experience as you can
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Finance Intern
May - August 2019 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
I was able to travel. I went on site visits and worked with contractors. I was given a variety of tasks in different departments.
What I wish was different
I honestly wouldn't change anything.
Advice
My advice would be to understand that the public sector operates differently than the private sector. Many of the people you work with are current or former military personnel.
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Business Office Manager
June - September 2019 • China Lake, CA
What I liked
All the kind people that let me shadow them and learn from them.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Be ready for details to change either by the hour or the next day.
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Audit Intern
May - August 2019 • Alexandria, VA
What I liked
Cool setting, cool work topics.
What I wish was different
Faster pace.
Advice
Seek more work. No one will care if you have nothing to do.
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Program Management Intern
June 2019 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
Excellent experience in seeing how satellite programs are run from a business and management perspective.
What I wish was different
I wish my role had been less showdowong based, but really it comes down to a slow HR.
Advice
Talk to everyone and do not be shy about asking to shadow someone for the day. If people have open offices, ask to sit in them for the day if you don’t have anything to do.
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Computer Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Dahlgren, VA
What I liked
I had the opportunity to experience a work environment and apply the skills I learned in school into my internship.
What I wish was different
I wish the location was closer to the northern Va area because the commute was very long.
Advice
Definitely do an internship before you graduate, its a good experience to see what your future will look like.
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Child care assistant
May 2019 • Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND
What I liked
I enjoyed the environment and my coworkers.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Make sure you are able to be flexible.
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Software Developer
May - August 2018 • Washington, DC
What I liked
My coworker, some projects
What I wish was different
The software
Advice
Have patience, it's still quite enjoyable but have, patience
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Mechanical Engineer
June 2018 • Kiln, MS
What I liked
I enjoy working for the United States Navy because of the interesting projects I get to work on .
What I wish was different
Advice
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Data Center Managment Intern
May - August 2018 • Fort George G. Meade, MD
What I liked
They made their interns feel really welcome and gave everyone meaningful projects.
What I wish was different
I had taken advantage of summer classes.
Advice
Expand your network.
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Accounting Intern
May - September 2018 • Indianapolis, IN
What I liked
I had the opportunity to work with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service and their mission is to serve those who serve us. In other words, we serve the military. It was an eye opening experience to work with the US Federal Government.
What I wish was different
I wish I had experienced more during my time in Indianapolis.
Advice
Whether you notice it or not, there’s always somebody watching so act professionally.
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Development Program Intern
May - August 2018 • Washington, DC
What I liked
Salary
Community of interns
Work environment
Work schedule
Interesting work
Career development
What I wish was different
Nothing.
It was awesome
Advice
Definitely apply for competitive programs because they are very worth it
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Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program Intern
June - August 2018 • Port Hueneme, CA
What I liked
I was able to take the skills that I've learned in classes and apply them to the real world. It was cool being able to use these tools and skills to actually help out the Navy.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have known to be more social and talk to more of my fellow employees to learn the path they've taken to get to where they are today.
Advice
Ask questions because there are always people around you who are willing to teach the knowledge they have.
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Pathways Intern
July - September 2018 • China Lake, CA
What I liked
Everyone I worked with was very nice and helpful with any and all questions that I had that either pertained to the job task I was working on or just random questions I had about my coworkers' positions.
What I wish was different
Nothing, I had a wonderful time with the Public Works Department.
Advice
Never be afraid to speak to the military personnel; they're people too and are just as fun as you and me outside of the office.
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Policy Analyst Intern
July - August 2018 • Arlington County, VA
What I liked
The ability to understand the processes of the US government and how inrticrately connected these processes worked together to run this country I got to connect with various people and got to learn what career track within the government would be the best for me. I felt like I was doing meaningful work here.
What I wish was different
That the application process was faster, less tedious.
Advice
Keep following up and don't get discouraged by the lengthy application process.
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Research Assistant
January - May 2017 • Washington, DC
What I liked
I loved everything about my experience at the Department of Defense. I was based on Fort McNair, but the professor I worked for was asked to be a member of the National Security Council so I had to opportunity to tag along on all of his adventures in the White House and the Pentagon.
What I wish was different
I wish it was longer.
Advice
Don't count yourself out before you've even applied. Don't let being a woman intimidate you from the defense sector. Keep practicing another language.
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Research Intern
May - August 2017 • Bethesda, MD
What I liked
Very hands on. Got to plan my own experiments
What I wish was different
More time to conduct research
Advice
Don’t be afraid of the word “no.”
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IT Management Trainee
July 2017 • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
What I liked
Understanding cybersecurity requirements for DoD equipment and applications. I have had the opportunity to gain my CompTIA Security+ certification as well as take a SANS training course paid by the Army.
What I wish was different
I wish there were more opportunities for hands-on IT experience.
Advice
Be straight forward with your future employer about your goals. For example, if you want a job that is very hands-on, make sure they can offer that experience for you. This is your time to learn real world experience and you want to take full advantage of that.
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Contract specialist
July 2016 • Fort Dix, NJ
What I liked
Learned about the job honestly, the in and outs of how the government purchases information technology for the US Army.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
If you get opportunity to work for US government, take it.
