3M

Stockroom Intern

May - August 2019 • Alexandria, MN

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Be prepared for anything. Don't assume that you will only be doing a certain task because those who are willing to step out of the box have a better experience.

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Marketing Intern

May - August 2019 • Maplewood, MN

What I liked

I really enjoyed getting to know all of the other interns and 3Mers and build my professional network. There were so many opportunities to connect with other employees regardless of my position as an intern in the Automotive and Aerospace Division. This allowed me to learn more about the company from various perspectives and learn about other positions within 3M.

What I wish was different

I wish I had 1 or 2 extended projects to work on throughout the entire summer. I was given 8 smaller projects that had a great deal of impact within my division, but I was not able to focus on one larger area and do a deep dive into any market research. However, many of my peers were able to do this in their internship positions in another division.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask senior leadership for advice! Lean on the more experienced employees around you - they are more than willing to help guide you in the right direction, and have so much knowledge to provide!

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Environmental Health & Safety Intern

May - August 2019 • Nevada, MO

What I liked

The engineers I worked with were extremely personable, and I learned so much within a matter of three months.

What I wish was different

My housing was not compensated, so I paid for an apartment in both Warrensburg and Nevada. I wish there would’ve been a stipend.

Advice

It’s okay if you aren’t experienced with your major before going into an internship because you will learn so much within the workplace.

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Controls System Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Maplewood, MN

What I liked

Amazing work culture, people and a types of different projects to work on

What I wish was different

3M used newer technology

Advice

If you have the opportunity to work here, take it

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Plant engineering

May 2019 • Brookings, SD

What I liked

Great employers, very flexible, great hours

What I wish was different

I wish it was related to my major.

Advice

This is a good money making job, not a good major experience job.

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Summer Temp

June - August 2019 • Brownwood, TX

What I liked

Getting to do a job I enjoyed, along with people that were fun to be around.

What I wish was different

Maybe a bit more organized in some instances.

Advice

Be willing to do whatever they ask you, wether you think you will like it or not. Be open to new experiences.

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Packer

May 2018 • Brookings, SD

What I liked

I worked with other college students so I was able to network with them as well as it was easy to relate and make friends with them.

What I wish was different

There was mandatory overtime usually which was not in the job description.

Advice

Get to know your supervisors, leads, operators, and everyone you work with so you can create a network of people to help in your future endeavors.

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Lab aide

June - August 2019 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I liked the diversity and being in a lab setting

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time to work here

Advice

Working in a lab, or anywhere, is as enjoyable as you make it to be

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IT Intern

May - August 2019 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I was assigned multiple projects that will actually be used by the company in the future. I was also able to experience a new city, Minneapolis, which was really exciting. I also enjoyed the culture and being able to talk to many people from different areas of the company.

What I wish was different

I wish I had known more people from my university there, but honestly I made so many new friends and connections it didn't really matter.

Advice

Embrace 3M culture and try and learn as much as you can about the different teams to determine what team you might like to work in full-time. Also be alright with not knowing everything going into the internship, you'll learn all the skills you need as you work on your project.

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Medical Informatics Software Engineering Intern

May 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT

What I liked

Good work environment, great company, a lot of self-directed work and independence in completing an impactful project.

What I wish was different

Honestly, work conditions here were ideal; I wouldn't have changed anything (except maybe asking for more free food ;) ).

Advice

3M HIS is a great place to work! I'd recommend it out of any company I've ever worked at!

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R&D Intern

May - August 2019 • Maplewood, MN

What I liked

The environment at 3M is second to none - engaging coworkers, interesting projects, significant support to ask questions but enough independence to grow, as well as dozens of classes and company events. They networked the interns fantastically well, and housed over 100 of us in the same building.

What I wish was different

Their rate of pay seems competitive, but their lack of covering housing costs cuts it back significantly. It's odd for a company of their size and prestige not to pay for housing for their interns.

Advice

If you go to 3M, go with an open mind and a willingness to take part in any opportunity. 3M is a place for growth and development.

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Technical Aide

May 2017 • Saint Paul, MN

What I liked

I like the freedom to conduct any relevant experiments, do research, and use my skills to design tools/processes to help my department.

What I wish was different

It would be nice if they didn't have a 32 hour max work limit per week.

Advice

Don't waste any extra time you have! Use it for research or bettering yourself/your department.

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Warehouse Operator

June - August 2018 • Forest City, IA

What I liked

Nice hours (9a-5p), friendly and relaxed work environment

What I wish was different

One longer lunch break instead of two short 15 minute breaks

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask questions and make friends with your coworkers

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Field Sales Intern

May - August 2018 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

Valuable, hands on sales experience. Not really on training wheels, because I handled my own portion of my mentor’s territory.

What I wish was different

I was working remotely with no actual office or team, it was very field heavy and less collaboration in person, except from my mentor and manager.

Advice

If you want to challenge yourself, become a better influencer, and gain true sales experience - do this internship!

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Murray, UT

What I liked

I worked on interesting problems across multiple teams and got amazing real world experience. My team members were all helpful and answered every question I had which I appreciated.

What I wish was different

My laptop took a week to set up due to issues with IT which was frustrating.

Advice

Commit to the project and work hard. Be open to learning new things and don't be afraid to ask questions about why things are done the way they are.

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Engineering Intern

January 2018 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

THe people are amazing and I have learned so much about what it means to be an engineer

What I wish was different

I wish I had gotten projects earlier on and had more of a specified program to follow

Advice

If you ever fell bored, find something that interests you and research it or find something that needs improved and give yourself projects

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Frontline Field Sales Intern

May - August 2018 • White Plains, NY

What I liked

I loved this internship and this company. This was incredibly challenging and it pushed me to exceed my limits. I felt as though I did meaningful work and contributed to the company and my customers. Despite the fact that I was selling products I originally knew nothing about, I felt incredibly prepared and was given a multitude of tools to help prepare me for selling. I got real world field sales experience and had real responsibilities surrounding a robust curriculum. I would recommend to anyone that likes a challenge.

What I wish was different

Nothing. I think every aspect of this internship is calculated to perfection. It is tailored to fit the needs and skills of the interns.

Advice

Trust the process and stay focused. There will be opportunities to have fun, and I implore you to bond with your class and indulge responsibly. However, remember that you are there to work and you are building a professional personal brand for yourself. Stay humble and hungry.

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Film Manufacturing Technology Engineer

May - August 2018 • Maplewood, MN

What I liked

The company culture, the intern events through the summer, being put on important projects, and building up on my skill set and engineering experience.

What I wish was different

More frequent feedback from my manager.

Advice

Show enthusiasm for the projects you are doing and express what interests you! You are a better worker when you are working on things that interest you. Also explore the company as much as you can and take advantage of the internship/introduction to the company resources given throughout the summer.

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Quality Lab Engineer

May 2017 • Lexington, KY

What I liked

Flexible schedule, great staff

What I wish was different

I wish there was more structure with regards to engineering projects, and more assigned projects in general. I've worked there 2 years and there has been 1 assigned project, with 2 additional projects being something I had to initiate myself.

Advice

There is always opportunity to improve and get engaged if you want. For me, in the lab, my schedule was very flexible and I could sit around all day if I wanted to. Stay hungry to learn and initiate some projects!

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R&D Intern

May - August 2018 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

TONS of polymer opportunities. They make so many cool products that are used in the real world. Perfect blend of research and industry.

What I wish was different

The social events and professional development events for interns could have been planned and organized a little better. Still pretty good overall though.