Really awesome experience! I got to learn a lot about working in a corporate environment and with a close team. I also gained guidance on developing my graphic design skills and received great direction and feedback. There were many opportunities for networking and attending fun luncheons and activities as well!
What I wish was different
The general group project that took place outside of your main role could have been better. Judging seemed pretty biased, and the project didn't really fit into everyone's expertise.
Advice
Be open to any experience presented to you, always ask questions, and make connections with everyone!
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Marketing Intern
October 2021 • Portland, OR
What I liked
I really liked the flexibility and the ability to ask all kinds of questions
What I wish was different
I wish we had more hands on time with the tools
Advice
Its ok to not know everything
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Continuous Improvement Intern
June - August 2020 • Delhi, IA
What I liked
Hands-on learning experience with lean concepts and Kaizen.
What I wish was different
Due to COVID, I had to sit on the other side of the plant from my team. It made it difficult to feel like apart of the team.
Advice
Take a day to walk around the plant to ask workers questions and observe their job responsibilities. They have great ideas for improvement already, they just need someone to listen to them.
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SEO Marketing Intern
June - August 2019 • Towson, MD
What I liked
Networking events, getting to know other interns, learning many new skills
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Definitely a growth experience.
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Finance Intern
June - August 2019 • Towson, MD
What I liked
Ability to see how a large global corporation operates and gain visualization to the inside financials of a large corporation. Intern innovation project was great way to see other aspects of business outside just finance.
What I wish was different
Ability to do day to day work in different roles inside finance and operations.
Advice
Great experience if you want to go into corporate finance or just learn how a large company operates and reports financials.
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Licensing Intern
June 2019 • Southington, CT
What I liked
All of the special learning experiences offered to interns
What I wish was different
Advice
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Information Technology Intern
June - August 2019 • Towson, MD
What I liked
Gave me resources that would broaden my knowledge on information technology/systems that wouldn’t only be relevant for the internship but for future jobs as well.
What I wish was different
I wish I had gotten to know the other interns and workers betters.
Advice
Don’t even afraid to ask for help. They don’t expect you to know everything right away. Asking questions shows you’re trying and want to learn about the company and their resources.
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Technology Connector
June - August 2019 • Towson, MD
What I liked
I loved the support and the culture. Everyone at the office was welcoming and kind. I enjoyed the people I worked with everyday.
What I wish was different
I wish I was around more interns, it felt as if you were on your own for your job with some random events with all of the interns.
Advice
SBD is an amazing company with awesome opportunities. They are great for both engineering and business students.
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Product Marketing Intern
May 2019 • Towson, MD
What I liked
Culture in the office is fantastic
Variety of work experience, difficult to be bored
Fast-paced
Involvement with users
Managers trusted me which allowed me to experience opportunities that weren't previously available
Teamwork is vital to everyone's success
What I wish was different
Occasionally I would run out of work to do, but it wasn't frequent
Advice
Don't be afraid to work hard and ask questions. The more initiative that you take, the more you'll be noticed. Be sure to network as much as possible since there the employees have very different career paths
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Supply Chain Intern
June - August 2019 • Southington, CT
What I liked
I loved the work environment. Everyone is so hardworking and friendly.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time there!
Advice
Get an internship as early as you can and try as many things as possible.
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Supply Chain Analyst Intern
June - August 2018 • Towson, MD
What I liked
The project I was assigned and the intern innovation challenge
What I wish was different
The culture and office vibe.
Advice
Be ready to be bored but be prepared to meet amazing people.
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Product Management Intern
June 2018 • Southington, CT
What I liked
I really enjoyed the professional atmosphere and the innovation development factor in the company. The internship program is very robust and gives interns the opportunity to network with business professionals in various fields.
What I wish was different
I was not able to work with other interns for a group project as many other internship expereinces offer.
Advice
Make the most of your expereince and go the extra mile to work later and gain as much knowledge as you can.
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Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • Mission, TX
What I liked
Great company with an employee and quality-oriented mindset. The internship had me interacting with many operators and experienced engineer on a daily basis. I enjoyed the freedom to tackle projects in my own way and the trust from my direct supervisor.
What I wish was different
The amount of training received since day one. I received minimal training, but I was still able to understand my role in the company.
Advice
Have initiative and look for projects and improvements. Your supervisor will not baby-feed you with daily tasks and assignments.
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Graphic Designer Intern
June - August 2018 • Towson, MD
What I liked
Stanley Black & Decker created an awesome intern experience in which I interacted with almost 100 other interns on a regular basis. I felt that networking opportunities, not only with my peers, but full-timers and executives were heavily promoted and made readily available. Intern managers made themselves available and worked tirelessly to make the whole experience as smooth as possible.
What I wish was different
Being stationed on the main campus away from my actual team was rather awkward but my managers were happy to compensate and let me work from the team's office more often than not. It worked out in the end.
Advice
Take advantage of it! Talk to anyone and everyone because everyone was so friendly and willing to help.
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Product Marketing Intern
June - August 2018 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
The experience I was able to get within multiple departments and the ability to do field research
What I wish was different
It was longer
Advice
Network within the company!
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Corporate Accounting Intern
June - August 2018 • New Britain, CT
What I liked
Getting experience
What I wish was different
More work
Advice
Make as many friends as you can
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • East Longmeadow, MA
What I liked
The EL plant had in house manufacturing, testing, marketing, and engineering. Whatever I wanted to learn more about was available to me, on a broader scale than most engineering facilities.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Mechanical engineering intern
June - August 2018 • Towson, MD
What I liked
We had an intern innovation challenge in which we created teams and designed a new product.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Industrial Design Surfacing Intern
June - August 2017 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
The exposure that came with the real-world problem solving, industry problems, and design expertise that was provided!
What I wish was different
The housing situation and duration of internship.
Advice
Learn everything. Take risks. Understand the potential with the company.
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data science intern
September 2017 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
I like working on real projects that have value within the company. It's cool to not just learn about data science, but also apply the concepts. I also like the environment; Midtown is very nice, and there are great places to eat when you take a break.
What I wish was different
I would like to work nearer to the other team members from the start. Shadowing for example.
Advice
Ask a lot of questions. Don't be afraid to look dumb, as long as you make sure to learn quickly. Go after the low-hanging fruit.
