I loved the people I worked this as well as the gratification I got from working within the energy sector !
What I wish was different
I think I would have enjoyed if the internship offered overtime opportunities. Also more intern networking opportunities would have been great.
Advice
Always ask questions! You are there to learn and absorb from more seasoned professionals.
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Customer Experience and Insights Intern
May 2021 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
-always made sure I had work
-made sure I was working on projects related to both of my majors (supply chain and marketing)
-team meetings
-having a mentor that guided and helped me
-intern events
-pay was very good
What I wish was different
-More intern invents
-less remote work (wish we went into the office more so I could meet more of the interns)
Advice
the company and the customer experience department was amazing. They guided me and helped me with any questions that I had. I learned a lot of things from my internship that I am able to apply in school and also for a future position.
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IT Intern
May - August 2021 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I enjoyed the environment. The management was very helpful and the team was very easy to get along with. I was given appropriately challenging projects to work on.
What I wish was different
At some points work got a little slow.
Advice
It is what you make of it. Be willing to think outside the box and try new things and don't be afraid to ask for help.
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OCIO Intern
May 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Good compensation and fun coworkers
What I wish was different
Work more centered around what I wish to pursue as a career
Advice
Don't be afraid to try new things - finding what you don't like is almost as useful as finding what you do
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Meter Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Duquesne, PA
What I liked
My coworkers were very helpful and friendly, my projects were very applicable to the company's bigger picture, and my learning experiences were outside anything I've learned in the classroom!
What I wish was different
I had to house myself with my friends from Pitt, which was a decent setup, but if I did not have connections I would have had to pay alot to house myself.
Advice
Be willing to go above and beyond to explore your interests whilst completing your work! My best times at this internship were showing my managers what I CAN do provided the assignment they issued me
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Business Intelligence/Analytics
May - August 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I really liked that I was involved in many different projects and that my manager and team members were willing to work with me when I wanted to change something. The flexibility was amazing.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Human Resources Intern
May 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Duquesne Light has a great Internship Program! Students are exposed to a wide variety of Opportunities and Tasks within the Company at all Levels. Chances to work with Executive Level Managers. Network with other Interns and Managers.
What I wish was different
I wish I had closer co-horts to work with. I was a little isolated within HR.
Advice
Talk to anyone you can! Everyone is so kind and willing to talk with you and get to know you! And ask all of the Questions!
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Electrical engineering intern
May - August 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
The people I worked with and the projects I got to be a part of
What I wish was different
More variation in projects
Advice
Make sure you ask for help as much as possible
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Distribution Engineering Intern
May 2016 - August 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I liked that I was always including in meetings and felt that any opinions I had were valued. I was never given busy work, it was always relevant and hat needed to be done. I felt valued as an employee.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have made more time to do out of work activities that the HR department offered.
Advice
Something I would advise future interns is to make the most out of the summer, take advantage of every opportunity, ask as many questions as you can, and learn all that you can.
