General Motors

Product Manager Intern

June - September 2020 • Grand Blanc, MI

What I liked

my manager, the entire experience.

What I wish was different

in person.

Advice

make yourself available

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External Flow Assembly

July - August 2020 • Kokomo, IN

What I liked

The work was very simple and the job had very little pressure.

What I wish was different

I wish I had the courage to step out of my comfort zone sooner to apply for this job earlier.

Advice

Try not to balance academics along with two jobs with demanding work hours. Fortunately, I had the drive to work and gain college credits at a local community college, but it was very exhausting.

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Chevy Marketing and Advertising Intern

June - August 2020 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

Hard work and fast paced environment

What I wish was different

In person

Advice

Be prepared to work a lot, not your typical 9-5 but also depends on who your manager is.

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Quality Inspector

June 2020 • Warren, MI

What I liked

Loved the attention to detail, working on an assembly line, and the connections I made!

What I wish was different

The only thing, is I wish I was closer(I’m an hour long commute away). Housing would have been cool!

Advice

Make sure you know EVERY part of the assembly line in quality, it helps to know this when an error is found. You can go directly to the section to troubleshoot the error.

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Cost Knowledge Management Intern

June - August 2020 • Warren, MI

What I liked

Company culture and my team

What I wish was different

I wish there was more communication between interns, and I felt my work was very theoretical and detached from the product.

Advice

Always communicate with your boss. Whether it be what you want to gain from the internship, projects you want to be included in, where you see yourself in a few months, etc. you should be open about your goals with your boss.

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Operations Supervisor

June 2020 • Warren, MI

What I liked

LOVE being in charge of organization of both people and production processes.

What I wish was different

GM offering for housing would have been nice, or being closer. I have about an hour commute every day

Advice

Never be afraid to ask questions! Don’t let the “big” guys intimidate you. Go in and be the best you, you can be. GM is very particular on their own processes(for a good reason - they work)

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Human Resources Intern

June - August 2020 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

Highly meaningful projects, well paid, housing provided

What I wish was different

Was virtual due to COVID, wish the process would have moved a little quicker pre-offer

Advice

Be patient

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Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Intern

June - August 2020 • Warren, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed the challenges that came with working in the supply chain space during a pandemic. GM loses millions of dollars for every day one of its assembly plants is shut down because they're missing a key shipment of parts, so it was up to me and my team to ensure that all of our suppliers were going to be able to keep the supply of parts flowing despite work stoppages, mandated government shutdowns, and other issues that emerged throughout the summer.

What I wish was different

The internship was virtual because of the pandemic; typically the interns all live together in GM housing in Michigan and become really close, but that didn't happen this summer. It was still a good experience, but there wasn't that same sense of community among the interns that we would have received if we were in person.

Advice

Take advantage of your time at GM to get to know all of their different business functions and areas of operation. With a company their size, they have close to every imaginable role, so I would reach out to people across the organization and set up a few virtual coffee chats a week just to learn about their job. I'd encourage anyone who interns for GM, or any other large company, to do the same.

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Team Member

June - August 2020 • Kokomo, IN

What I liked

It was a very fun experience to learn about the different parts of a ventilator and to actually build them.

What I wish was different

Mostly the shift as I worked 3rd, but it wasn't too bad.

Advice

Be prepared to do mostly the same things over and over again. Find a way to make things fun.

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Design Engineer

June - August 2020 • Warren, MI

What I liked

It is easy to communicate with the people you work with.

What I wish was different

More time for training.

Advice

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Electrical Hardware Intern

June - September 2020 • Warren, MI

What I liked

General Motors really was committed to providing a mutually beneficial internship experience. My project was challenging and I gained a lot of hands-on industry experience. After working at GM it is clear to me how seriously GM is taking on its mission of Zero Emissions, Zero Congestion, and Zero Fatalities. Also on a personal level, while working at GM I was surprised to see the newfound emphasis and value placed on diversity and progressive thinking. GM is no longer an old-fashioned Detroit automaker, but rather a true innovator in new tech and workforce values.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Operations Finance Intern

June - August 2020 • Lake Orion, MI

What I liked

Structure of the program, professional development opportunities, positive network

What I wish was different

Advice

Ask questions and connect with business partners right away. It is a fast-paced internship and relationships are key.

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Quality Inspector

May - August 2020 • Warren, MI

What I liked

I liked the team work and how organized and professional working around talented and experienced employee.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Brand communications intern

June - August 2020 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

I liked the flexibility to work on different projects.

What I wish was different

More networking opportunities.

Advice

If you get this opportunity, take it.

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Electrical Quality Engineer Intern

June - August 2020 • Flint, MI

What I liked

My supervisors were very helpful in exposing me to different parts of manufacturing. They helped me network to other parts of the plant and even to other students in the product department. I had responsibilities that impacted the parts on the automobile. I was able to physically handle the parts and evaluate their function.

What I wish was different

Since my internship was shortened due to COVID-19, there were no big projects to work on. I wish I had a main focus to work on to be able to know the details and the work required of a Quality Engineer.

Advice

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Associate Quality Engineer

May - August 2019 • Spring Hill, TN

What I liked

Interning with General Motors opened the door for me to a variety of opportunities. I was able to present my project at an event in Detroit, MI, work with my peers on a community service project, and attend a Southern Automotive Women's Forum (SAWF) national conference, as well as learn a ton about the automotive industry and the company as a whole.

What I wish was different

The Spring Hill plant is huge; it's the biggest GM plant in North America. I wish I would have had the opportunity to learn more about the inter-workings of the whole plant while I was there, but unfortunately, one summer is not very much time to do so. I look forward to returning next summer.

Advice

General Motors has the best people working for them! Be ready to collaborate cross-functionally with adults in the industry; there is a good chance you will be on a team with no one your own age. Be open to building friendships with your coworkers. Most people I met at GM, including the plant manager, were approachable, friendly, and relatable. GM also likes to move employees around once they get comfortable in a job, so if you're looking for a fast-paced, dynamic job, this is the place for you!

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Quality Engineer Co-Op

January - August 2019 • Rochester, NY

What I liked

There was definitely at atmosphere of learning and all of my co-workers wanted to help me learn more and grow as an engineer.

What I wish was different

I wanted to be out of state for my co-op in order to experience more of the country but Rochester was still a very good experience.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions. People will respect you saying something instead of you messing things up.

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Sales department

July - September 2019 • Dubai, Emirate of Dubai

What I liked

A positive working environment. Flexibility timings. Constantly engaging employees with tasks and monitoring their progress.

What I wish was different

A longer internship period.

Advice

Team work is essential. Asking for help and helping someone else makes you realize your part of something big.

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Controls Engineer

June 2019 • Rochester, NY

What I liked

All of the full time engineers were super nice and always willing to answer questions!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Student Intern

May - August 2019 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

Interning for my second summer at General Motors allowed me to put what I was learning in the classroom to test. General Motors allowed me to grow as a student and person as I was given daily tasks and projects.

What I wish was different

For the past 2 summers, I interned with the GCCX department where I had an amazing experience and took away so many vital lessons and knowledge. During the course of my experience, I did learn that my passion lies within GM, but not within the GCCX department. I know that I will be able to grow and use my skills in another department.

Advice

Do not be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and network with individuals. For the past 2 summers, I have sat down and connected with over 20 GM employees from numerous teams and departments. Through the one-on-ones that I have experienced, I have found which department and team I know where I can best use my skills!

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