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Graco Inc.

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

May 2022 • Rogers, MN

What I liked

The team I worked with and the projects I was put on.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

That industry experience is huge and don’t be afraid to ask questions and put yourself out there.
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CED sales intern

May - August 2023 • Stamford, CT

What I liked

I liked the high level of independence, i had the ability to set my calendar, as well as the amount of information there is learn - i was always learning something new.

What I wish was different

Advice

Be ready/willing to work independently and budling relationships with Store Managers and Reps is a must. Each day will be different, demo's customer site meeting and more, you will be very busy running around your territory.
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Purchasing

May 2023 • North Canton, OH

What I liked

Great growth and learning opportunities, it was overall very engaging. This company is very close knit and personal. Providing custom liquid manufacturing machines for the buyers. They are a loyal and hardworking company to produce top quality products.

What I wish was different

Just lacked background knowledge of machinery, but I was taught and talked through most of them.

Advice

Always be willing to learn. Never be afraid to ask questions.
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Product Planner Co-Op

May 2022 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

Made a lot of networking opportunities and I got to help move to a new warehouse which is a cool experience I might not get again.

What I wish was different

I would like more exposure in different areas of the company such as different roles and more opportunities to job shadow.

Advice

It’s a tough role so don’t get intimidated, take it in as much as you can.
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treasury coordinator

May 2019 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

Very professional and laid back environment. Wonderful benefits.

What I wish was different

Maybe a little more team oriented to get an idea of what other departments consist of and their roles.

Advice

Highly recommend working for this company.
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Design engineer

May - August 2020 • Rogers, MN

What I liked

The community and the opportunity to interact with other engineers in person.

What I wish was different

More opportunities to connect with other facilities in MN

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you don’t understand and share your ideas.
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Power BI Developer Intern

May - August 2019 • Anoka, MN

What I liked

Getting to learn Microsoft Power BI and how it can be used to help business managers make quick decisions. I got to work with many different departments and learned how a multi-national corporation handles all of their data.

What I wish was different

I was expecting more of a structured internship, but mine ended up being very open ended. I came to appreciate this at the end of my internship.

Advice

Show up every day ready to work hard and help others with whatever they need. I learned quickly that offering help in different divisions led to much more exciting opportunities.
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Assembly line work

May - August 2019 • Rogers, MN

What I liked

the hours and the three day weekends as well as the pay.

What I wish was different

NA

Advice

This is a great job for college students. It was a good way for me to save up money quick and I found that working evening shift I spent less money as well.
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