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UPS (United Parcel Service)

IT Intern

June 2022 - August 2023 • Mahwah, NJ

What I liked

- The corporate environment - Working with top Industry-leading tools - Gaining knowledge and being trained/shadowing professionals - The flexibility with work, creativity, timings, and location

What I wish was different

- More availability with positions outside of IT, such as UX/UI Design

Advice

- Do not be afraid to ask questions; be curious and take lots of notes - NETWORK! Attend events (such as the Hackathon)
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Industrial Engineering Intern

May - August 2023 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

Supportive, friendly, results-driven atmosphere.

What I wish was different

Advice

Speak to as many full time employees and interns as possible. Use this time to learn about various career opportunities.
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Package Handler

June - August 2023 • Middletown, PA

What I liked

"I enjoyed the physical aspect of the job and staying active throughout the day. It also gave me a sense of accomplishment to efficiently handle packages and contribute to the smooth operation of deliveries."

What I wish was different

"While I found the job rewarding in many ways, I wish the working hours had been more predictable. Sometimes, the shifts were quite variable, which made it challenging to plan other aspects of my life. Additionally, improvements in communication between shifts and management could have made the experience even better."

Advice

"One piece of advice I'd share is to invest in comfortable and supportive footwear. The job involves a lot of standing and moving around, so having good shoes can make a significant difference in your comfort and overall experience."
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UPS Retail Worker

May 2023 • Lewisburg, PA

What I liked

I like my co-workers.

What I wish was different

Not sure.

Advice

Be able to deal with rude customers and have a friendly support group of co-workers to have your back.
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UPS Developer Intern

June - August 2023 • Alpharetta, GA

What I liked

The company environment and the tasks we were assigned

What I wish was different

Being able to have all of the necessary permissions prior to starting a project, instead of having to take a couple of days as a break til the permissions are assigned

Advice

Communication is necessary to make sure you get the help you need
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Package Handler

May 2022 - August 2023 • Plainfield, IN

What I liked

The supervisor worried about your safety. Are will to help put you with safety practices to ensure you don't injure yourself

What I wish was different

Transferred to the terre haute hub and did night sort

Advice

Don't let the physical demands in the application deter you they are very helpful and want to see you succeed on the job.
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Backend Software Engineer

May 2023 • Lutherville Timonium, MD

What I liked

I worked on developing a Statistical Monitoring tool. I learnt a lot about C#, .NET, Git. I also got experience working in Agile environment.

What I wish was different

I wish my job could have been in-person.

Advice

Don't hesitate to reach out to your manager or Tech lead if you encounter any problem or difficulty.
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Automation Intern

June 2023 • Mahwah, NJ

What I liked

I liked the onboarding process I got to learn what tools we use and how we use them in a timely and digestible manner.

What I wish was different

I wish it was more specific on to which department I am going into, for example I got into storage solutions, but the posting was very vague and just said IT Intern.

Advice

I'd say to ask a lot of questions and get into as many one on ones as possible. Just to learn and if you can grab the lead of your team then that would be ideal. Working closely with an architect leader would also be great. But in general, asking questions and keeping in the mindset that you are here to learn, and to learn as much as possible.
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Loader

July - August 2022 • Columbus, OH

What I liked

Relaxed work environment, and a somewhat enjoyable job for those who like physical activity. Shifts went by quickly because you could listen to music and for the most part were left alone to your trailers for the majority of your shift.

What I wish was different

Was moved a couple times to work as a floor sweep even though that wasn't really my hired position. Working as a floor sweep was more strenuous for me than being a loader, but I understand the move for a couple days because it was Amazon Prime Week and the warehouse was especially busy.

Advice

If you can make it past the first two weeks then the job is probably a decent fit for you.
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Package Handler

June - August 2022 • Montgomery, AL

What I liked

Ups is really a horrible job, the only thing that kept me going was the payment.

What I wish was different

Work conditions, Air support, and more than a 10 minute break

Advice

If you really need the money then keep on pushing, its a good job money wise.
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Package Handler

July - September 2022 • Hodgkins, IL

What I liked

I liked the hours and the work involved

What I wish was different

I wish they would have been more staffed. A lot of work was put onto a couple people

Advice

Work hard. But only as hard as you can, don’t push yourself too far.
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Pvd

November 2021 • Montgomery, AL

What I liked

Seeing smile on people faces when they got their package

What I wish was different

Drove a company vehicle

Advice

Great company too work for especially while going to college.
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Information Technology Problem Management Intern

June 2022 • Mahwah, NJ

What I liked

I love the company culture at UPS!

What I wish was different

I wish i was able to do the original project I was tasked to do!

Advice

Do not be afraid to ask questions!
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Web Developer Intern

June - August 2022 • Alpharetta, GA

What I liked

The company really values their interns and you can gain a lot of experience by participating in the company events.

What I wish was different

I wish we had more time to contribute to our project.

Advice

Participate in as many company events as you can.
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Package Handler

June - August 2022 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

I liked getting paid.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Web Developer Intern

June - August 2021 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

I really liked the work environment and how every person that I interacted with was ready to help me learn.

What I wish was different

I wish it was in person instead of remote.

Advice

Internships are just to give a peek inside what it’s like to work in the industry, the real job will be somewhat different.
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Simulation Engineer

May - August 2021 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

I enjoyed working with my manager and vendors to revive a proof-of-concept project. I met a lot of interns and got experience from working at home. Everyone was so helpful and wanted us interns to succeed. I got to help with a main project and other mini projects along the way.

What I wish was different

I wish we had more time between the start of our projects and our presentations.

Advice

Connect with fellow interns and keep in touch with your supervisor/manager. Don’t be afraid to ask any questions!
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Building Systems Engineering Supervisor

August 2018 • Hodgkins, IL

What I liked

Great culture, lots of opportunities for engineering majors. They promote from within and I was able to secure myself a great management spot to start learning while I finish my degree.

What I wish was different

Nothing really.

Advice

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Package Handler

June - September 2019 • Lincoln, NE

What I liked

Consistent hours, consistent work at the job

What I wish was different

Better management

Advice

If you like consistent hours and a workout while you work, then this is the job for you. No customer service, just you and boxes
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Part time engineering supervisor

April 2020 • San Pablo, CA

What I liked

The flexibility and the ability to learn about managing a large business

What I wish was different

Wish I was exposed to more material

Advice

Ask a lot of questions
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