General Motors

Human Resources Intern

June - August 2022 • Lockport, NY

What I liked

Great people and culture

What I wish was different

More work- I was often bored

Advice

Talk to people! Make your name known.

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Mechanical Design Engineering Intern

May - August 2022 • Warren, MI

What I liked

The work environment at General Motors would push you to being better at learning new skills while mastering the skills you already have. This is one of the biggest things I liked while working at General Motors.

What I wish was different

I wish that my internship had lasted a bit longer than it actually did. Also, there were hiccups here and there with regards to receiving my equipment from GM in a timely manner.

Advice

ASK QUESTIONS. This is something that will help you in ways you hadn't thought of. Since you'll be working at GM for a limited time as an intern, the more you can know, the better you'll be at completing your projects. Also, asking questions is better than assuming things, especially in an environment where even a small change can lead to a totally different outcome.

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Tool & Die Group Leader

June - December 2022 • Lansing, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed that it is a very large company and I was given the flexibility to work with whatever team I wanted for a day or so to learn their responsibilities. This allowed me to get a working understanding of the day to day operations of the entire plant, and my role within that.

What I wish was different

I was specifically hired in to work with the launch of some new vehicles within stamping operations. Unfortunately the timeline of said launch was pushed back, outside of the 6-month term that I was there for. This led to me searching for things to do on 80% of the days, often not able to find something engaging. I was able to assume roles of various coworkers during their absence for a day or two here and there, which I truly enjoyed. I do not blame anyone for the project I was brought in to work on getting delayed, I just wish there was SOMETHING else for me to spend my time on. Also, the group leader position is not engineering. It's most often a middle management position working with hourly workers in a union. There tended to be a consistent "us versus them" mentality between the hourly and management. Just be mentally prepared for that.

Advice

GM is a huge company with a role for you somewhere. Initiate conversations with people outside of your team and learn what they do. If possible, go work with them for a day and see if you like it.

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Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Intern

May - August 2022 • Warren, MI

What I liked

Loved the autonomy that I had with my projects. They place a lot of trust and confidence in you from day one!

What I wish was different

I wish this internship had been in person and my department had coordinated more hands-on experiences for the interns. Many of the events were online which was nice for flexibility purposes, but it was often hard to connect with coworkers and other interns.

Advice

Take advantage of all the different ERG's and their events!

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Manufacturing Controls Engineering intern

June - September 2022 • Spring Hill, TN

What I liked

I thought that there were a lot of opportunities to get a lot of experience and work on a lot of projects. I really liked experiencing the manufacturing environment.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more help in finding temporary housing nearby.

Advice

Manufacturing, especially in General Assembly, is a people job. There are so many people involved in each step, doing different tasks. I found that most of these people were very excited to share their experiences and talk about there role. I think in a role like this, it is so important to try and learn as much about the environment as possible. I think the best way to do so is to reach out to the people around you and ask questions.

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Manufacturing Engineering Intern

January 2023 • Warren, MI

What I liked

I have enjoyed several aspects of my experience at GM so far. One is the welcoming atmosphere; I never would have thought such a large company could have a family-like feel at work. That goes along with the second reason, which is that I had a large support base of peers and mentors to help me through my projects and life at GM overall. I most enjoyed the excitement and freedom with my assignments. I was able to work in multiple areas with different groups, and I truly feel like I learned a great deal, as well as gaining certifications I could have never gotten otherwise.

What I wish was different

There is not much I can say that I wish was different. There were slower days where I may be waiting to progress with my assignments, which can be a little frustrating, but that is no fault of my team or the company as a whole. Certain pauses are all part of any assignment. All in all, I mostly have only positive things to say.

Advice

One piece of advice I would give is to always push yourself to be involved. Whether it be in social settings or just tagging along for a quick meeting, any of these things can bring opportunities you may not have been expecting. Putting yourself out there by showing dedication and curiosity, especially in a competitive environment, is the best way to excel in any co-op. GM recognizes this dedication.

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Manufacturing Intern

May - August 2021 • Warren, MI

What I liked

I liked visiting other plants and learning new things from my managers and mentors. Also liked the diversity in the company and how friendly everyone is to one another.

What I wish was different

I have no wishes!

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask questions when you don’t understand something!

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Supply Chain Intern

May - July 2023 • Lake Orion, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed the opportunity to take on my own assignment.

What I wish was different

I would have liked to take on more responsibility.

Advice

Participate in the networking activities and take advantage of every opportunity.

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Manufacturing Engineering Intern

June - August 2022 • Flint, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed the experience of working in the automotive industry and understanding how the manufacturing process works when it comes to assembling vehicles.

What I wish was different

It is hard to wish for something different with this internship, given that it has provided me with life-long skills and experiences. I really cannot see anything that I wish were different rather I wish I prepared better for the internship on my end to make the experience much better for myself.

Advice

Try new things, go apply for that internship, even if you think your chances of getting in are low. When you are at your internship, give it your best, put yourself out there and always ask for help when in doubt.

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