Ford Motor Company

Marketing Intern

May - August 2018 • Dearborn, MI

What I liked

The willingness of people to help and guide me. I also really enjoyed the project I had over the summer.

What I wish was different

Not changing the project scope often.

Advice

Remember to always seek help with new experiences and give thanks for help

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Program Management Analyst

May 2019 • Allen Park, MI

What I liked

Challenging work, responsibility, full role integration with a working team

What I wish was different

experience was very fulfilling

Advice

Be a self starter, ask questions, take notes, be enthusiastic

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Information Technology Intern

May - August 2019 • Dearborn, MI

What I liked

I gained a lot of new experience and had a very supportive team. I also met a lot of really great interns that I was able to share my experience with.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Dearborn, MI

What I liked

I liked all of the interns I worked with, all the tours that interns were invited to go to, and the team I was able to work with.

What I wish was different

I wish that I could pick what kind of work I'd be doing over the course of my internship. What I got assigned was very familiar to me and working on something that I haven't done before, by choosing from like a list, would have made my internship just a little bit more valuable to me.

Advice

To be open minded. Go out and try new things, go to all the intern events, and meet as many people as you can. Do this and you will have a great summer.

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Cyber security intern

May - August 2018 • Dearborn, MI

What I liked

I had a flexible work environment and I learned a lot!

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Try your best! It’s hard stuff they’re teaching you

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Summer Intern

May - July 2019 • Dearborn, MI

What I liked

I like that I had exposure to the industry on a whole new level as compared to what we learned in school. Other than that, the team I worked with immediately put me at ease by helping out any questions I had in regards to the office, my project, etc.

What I wish was different

This can not be helped but I wish that a return offer can be offered to International Students as visa sponsorship exists the main reason of not capable of returning.

Advice

Be curious and ready to admit failure. We all need to start off somewhere and mistakes are inevitable but just know that other people are there for you if you just ask !

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Part handler

July - August 2018 • Winchester, VA

What I liked

It was a very relaxed environment and everyone was really nice

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Overall a great place to work at

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TSA intern

May - August 2019 • Allen Park, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed getting to know the job that Ford hires a lot of automotive students to do. Along with receiving the same training that new hires do, we were able to visit other parts of the company and see what other opportunities there are.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have done an internship before my senior year. This opportunity lead to a job and it would have been beneficial to do with different companies.

Advice

If there are any companies visiting the campus, take advantage of it and interview or talk with them. Even if you do not know if you want to work for that specific company, this will give you an opportunity to find out more about them. Internships are also very important. It gives you and the company you intern with 3 months to basically interview each other. If you don't want to work for them, there is no long term commitment but you have gained experience that may help you receive other job offers.

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Research Engineer

January 2018 • Palo Alto, CA

What I liked

Ford came to the Silicon Valley (downtown Palo Alto) in 2012 and they recently moved to a 3-building campus. They currently have a wide variety of teams on site: autonomous vehicles, research & advanced engineering, connected vehicles & services, data analytics, machine learning, cyber security, design / user experience, information technology, etc. After working at this company for almost a year, I can honestly say that I love their inclusive culture, innovative projects, and flexibility to try something new ;)

What I wish was different

Advice

Join the Ford family! <3 They have a nice summer internship program (3 months) where you can take up interesting & challenging projects, participate in a Hackathon, submit invention disclosures to get potential patents, build a strong portfolio and of course have loads of fun ;) I started off as an intern & loved it... so of course I stayed :)

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Process engineering intern

August - November 2021 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Diverse projects and very nice people to work with

What I wish was different

More organized internship program

Advice

To ask a lot of questions

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Corporate Finance Intern

June - August 2020 • Dearborn, MI

What I liked

I was involved in a global project where I had the opportunity to speak with multiple employees across the world and understand how such a large corporation is able to effectively communicate and accomplish projects. The overall experience was great as I had exposure to many different areas of the business.

What I wish was different

From a virtual standpoint, everything was fantastic. The interns had all the support necessary to successfully complete their projects. Multiple networking events were hosted and the opportunity to ask questions was always there.

Advice

Be as engaged as possible and demonstrate commitment to the project you are working on. Explore different pathways and variables and always suggest new ideas.

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Technical Support Analyst

June - August 2020 • Dearborn, MI

What I liked

I loved Ford's culture and the Ford family environment. They placed a huge emphasis on soft skills and working together. I loved that even though COVID resulted in many internships being cancelled, Ford decided to keep the internship going and shipped me a laptop to be able to meet with them every day.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have gotten a little more experience in job shadowing. Other than that the experience was amazing!

Advice

I would share that being punctual, honest, and kind are thee things that employers look for. They admire humility and people that can work well with others.

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Marketing, Sales & Service Intern

June - August 2020 • Plano, TX

What I liked

I liked how flexible things were and how they let me take my project in my own direction with it.

What I wish was different

I wish it had been in-person.

Advice

Network. Network. Network.

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Marketing Intern

June - August 2020 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Make connections and network with your coworkers!

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Computer Science Intern

May - August 2019 • Dearborn, MI

What I liked

The company culture was very inviting

What I wish was different

Some of my tasks seemed like busywork

Advice

Make sure you apply early and follow up if you are truly interested about the opportunity.

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Controls Engineer

May - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I liked the independence and workflow of Ford. The other departments and employees were very engaging and tried to help us adjust to the plant.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more projects directly intertwined with the cars.

Advice

I would advise that you have a clear mind as one of the managers told me, "It's a people's business first, then we make cars."

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Research Intern

June - August 2020 • Dearborn, MI

What I liked

the community

What I wish was different

in person instead of virtual

Advice

make as many connections as you can

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Plant Layout Intern

June - August 2020 • Dearborn, MI

What I liked

I really enjoyed the aspect of community that was given to me there. I truly felt like I was part of the company and that my work was making a difference.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had been given more tasks, but it was the first virtual internship that Ford has ever been given, so I can't say that it was the company's fault.

Advice

I would say that no one should be afraid to ask questions! People are there to help you and grow you as an engineer

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Ford IT Intern

June - August 2020 • Dearborn, MI

What I liked

I had an amazing supervisor and team. They were all very encouraging and had no trouble answering my questions or allowing me to shadow them for a day.

What I wish was different

It would have been great to have the internship in person, but despite being remote, I was able to connect with my team members and build great experiences.

Advice

I would suggest asking as many questions as you can! Everyone is so helpful and willing to help you out. Don't be afraid to reach out and ask others if you can shadow their work for a day. Shadowing others can help you meet new people and gain insight into what they do.

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Research and Advanced Engineering Intern

May - August 2021 • Dearborn, MI

What I liked

The team environment and respect for work and personal life boundaries were some of my favorite aspects about Ford. I also loved my intern project and the freedom I was given to really make it into my own.