I wish I had worked with more entry level roles, all my work was with senior level coworkers so many times I felt too dumb.
Advice
Know that there is an end date so you're not stuck, but also use the timeline to make the most out of the program.
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Sales Intern
June - August 2021 • Eatontown, NJ
What I liked
- Great program
- Networking opportunities
- Tech. industry is exciting
- Great partnerships
- Interesting projects and presentations
- Learned a lot
What I wish was different
I wish it was more collaborative.
Advice
Take advantage of the network!
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Operational Analyst 1
July - September 2019 • Madison, WI
What I liked
Fast paced, collaborative, room to learn
What I wish was different
Advice
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Project Manager Intern
June - August 2020 • Vernon Hills, IL
What I liked
I liked how supportive CDW employees were
What I wish was different
I wish I could have actually gone into the office instead of working virtually
Advice
Be brave and ask questions, also, dont be afraid to try new things.
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Baylor Campus Intern
May 2019 • Waco, TX
What I liked
I like the flexibility. I pretty much get to choose my own hours, and work less during busy times (finals week, vacations, ect.)
What I wish was different
The internship is very much a sales internship. I wish I could learn more about other aspects of this company.
Advice
You'll be conducting your own meetings with a lot of potential contacts on campus. If this is not something you are interested in, than this internship may not be for you.
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Federal Sales Intern
June - August 2019 • Reston, VA
What I liked
I loved the culture of CDW. Every single coworker was kind and the office events were unifying. The inclusivity of the office was highly appreciated and the emphasis of together-ness was amazing.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more projects to work on. That being said, projects were regulated by each Sales Manager. Though my Sales Manager was an awesome guy, I wish he was more prepared to get us involved in projects that were meaningful.
Advice
If you want to make a lot of money in an extremely fun/fast-paced environment, tech sales is the place to be. However, if you want something a little more challenging or fulfilling, then tech sales may not be the place for you.
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Sales Interns
May - August 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
The intern program was large and had a lot of good networking events and experiences
What I wish was different
Higher pay
Advice
Utilize all resources and attend as many networking events as possible
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Sales intern
May 2019 • Shelton, CT
What I liked
The company culture
What I wish was different
Advice
Get to know the people you work with. Networking is everything! You meet numerous vendors; such as Google, Microsoft, Sony and more.
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Sales Intern
May - August 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Being able to take the train down to city, and being able to network with my fellow interns and those on my sales team.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Never be afraid to ask for help especially in a professional setting. There will always be someone who is willing to help you.
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Sales Intern
May - August 2019 • Shelton, CT
What I liked
Great team environment. Felt like I was a part of the organization as an intern.
What I wish was different
I would have liked to have had actual experience doing sales aka calling into accounts. Each representative had a book of accounts, so it was made clear that we could not call anyoneZ
Advice
It is a great experience as long as you make the most of it. Plenty of perks and will most likely get a full time offer.
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Corporate Central Sales Intern
May - August 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
A lot of networking opportunities, great projects that were challenging to complete, great working atmosphere and positive people
What I wish was different
I wish I would have received a few more projects to complete because sometimes I felt as though I was not effectively contributing to the company as much as I could have.
Advice
Go in with an open mind and meet as many people in as many different departments as possible.
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Sales Intern
May - August 2019 • Cherry Hill, NJ
What I liked
I enjoyed gaining experience in sales more specifically in technology sales. Along with that learning about the industry I want to go into was very interesting
What I wish was different
I wish that I applied for internships earlier rather than later on in the year.
Advice
Get an internship in the industry and field that you potentially want to go into to assure yourself that you are making the right long term decision.
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Human Resources Intern
June - August 2019 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
Company culture & exposure to all aspects of the company
What I wish was different
Other HR interns in AZ
Advice
Learn as much as you can & ask lots of questions!
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Sales Intern
May - August 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
It was an awesome experience I never knew I would find a company that cares so much about their employees. I completely changed my career path after this internship. I was going into accounting or corporate finance and now I am pursuing a career in technology sales.
What I wish was different
Advice
Sales can be a career for anyone with any major, stay open-minded.
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Sales Internship
May 2019 • Eatontown, NJ
What I liked
Great company culture, friendly environment. Learned a baseline knowledge of the IT sales industry.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Great internship if you're not entirely sure what you want to do post-grad. Sales is a great industry to start your career.
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Sales intern
May 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
The people were amazing and really wanted to help you succeed
What I wish was different
I wish that I could’ve experienced all of the sales segments and that I wasn’t just assigned to one in order to see what fits me the best
Advice
Ask questions!! Never be afraid to really put yourself out there and learn
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Sales Intern
June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
-Culture
-Recruiting team
-Coworkers
What I wish was different
-More competitive compensation
Advice
-Amazing company if you are not sure what you want to do, if you have any questions about the internship or a full time position you can email me at chrcole@cdw.com
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Sales Intern
June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
The people
What I wish was different
Wish there was more meaningful work
Advice
Make as many connections as you can
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Sales Intern
June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Good industry, reputable company
What I wish was different
Managers were not prepared for interns
Advice
Nod bad for a first sales internship.
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Intern
June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Everyone was very nice, helpful, and I got an idea of how it is like to work for a corporation.
What I wish was different
I would like to have worked on larger deals and also start working on deals earlier.
Advice
Be sure to ask questions! You can always reach out to other areas of the company to learn about people's experiences.
