Haworth

Corporate Financial Analyst

June - August 2020 • Holland, MI

What I liked

Haworth put in a lot of effort to provide a virtual internship in the midst of Covid-19

What I wish was different

I wish I had 1 big project that I could “own” and complete from start to finish.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to make it known what you’re interested in learning. Chances are, there are meetings/people will to chat that will help you out!

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Finance Intern

June - August 2020 • Holland, MI

What I liked

Everyone was very willing to help and wanted to see me succeed and learn. There were a lot of events to help with professional development. The pay was great. My supervisors trusted me and gave me work that was meaningful and I would learn from.

What I wish was different

I wish it was not remote, but considering the circumstances with COVID, it was great.

Advice

Do not be afraid to ask questions.

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Assembly line

June - August 2018 • Holland, MI

What I liked

The pay was decent, and the people were good enough to work with for the most part

What I wish was different

The hours - I had to work almost 60 hours every week, which was good pay but very tiring

Advice

I would recommend working a factory job at least once in your life, to get the feel for those who work in that type of industry, and to develop a good work ethic.

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Team member

April 2017 • Holland, MI

What I liked

The people!

What I wish was different

The management

Advice

Really good job and pays really well!

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Summer Student

May - August 2019 • Holland, MI

What I liked

The campus was beautiful and the people were really nice and helpful.

What I wish was different

A little more direction.

Advice

Great company to work for and their internship program is good.

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Dealer Development Intern

May - August 2019 • Holland, MI

What I liked

Haworth offered me so many opportunities to develop both personally and professionally. I signed up for every extra event and networking chance I got. I learned so many useful things and made tons of new connections and friendships

What I wish was different

I wish I would have jumped in sooner and asked for more projects to work on so I could have a bigger impact on my team. All in all a great experience

Advice

Always put yourself out there and meet new people, everyone is just as nervous as you, be the leader who breaks the ice. Take time to make new friends, break out of your comfort zone and push yourself

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Legal Intern

May - August 2019 • Holland, MI

What I liked

The internship program at Haworth pushed me to connect with employees outside of my field in order to gain a better understanding of life at the company. It allowed me to see how connected the legal team is within a business of that size and gave me resources for when I was completing independent projects.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Bluescape solutions intern

May - August 2019 • Holland, MI

What I liked

Loved the people I worked with and the company culture

What I wish was different

Not much

Advice

Be ready to jump in and learn

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Supply Chain Intern

May 2019 • Holland, MI

What I liked

Haworth had a very comprehensive intern program that allowed to me discover many facets of the business while expanding my network. I liked the opportunity that it provided to speak with people in all parts of the business that I normally would not. I also liked the project that I was given. I was able to undertake a project with little guideline and then make it my own and figure out how to solve the problem.

What I wish was different

Advice

Take advantage of all of the chances you have to network and talk with people at your workplace. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions. Employers are there to help you and help you grow, so don't be afraid to ask questions and learn as much as you can.

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Assembler (Manufacturing)

May - August 2019 • Holland, MI

What I liked

I really like that it was a physical job, I was constantly moving. The people there were very nice and welcoming and I felt comfortable working for Haworth.

What I wish was different

We had a lot of overtime, I wish I wouldn’t have had to work that much overtime while I was there.

Advice

Get a good pair of boots & inserts for your shoes. I was constantly on my feet and after a while they would hurt.

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Product Engineer Intern

May - August 2019 • Holland, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed the culture and environment of Haworth. Engineering design was also very interesting to me.

What I wish was different

I wish I did less Excel work and more design work over my time as an intern.

Advice

Be open to new experiences and work your best for the Lord!

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Assembler (Manufacturing)

May - July 2018 • Big Rapids, MI

What I liked

The work wasn't too strenuous, and the management was flexible with the work you did.

What I wish was different

The schedule was very inconsistent, as we had to meet deadlines no matter what.

Advice

An entry level position like this is an easy way to begin moving up in a company.

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Manufacturing Intern

May - August 2018 • Holland, MI

What I liked

At Haworth, I really got integrated into the manufacturing team. I was able to experience the many different levels of production that it requires to operate a successful line, and was able to participate in many of the different levels with design work, hands on continuous improvement, and project management.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Factory Worker

May - August 2018 • Holland, MI

What I liked

The pay.

What I wish was different

Not having to work at 5 A.M. every Saturday

Advice

Be prepared to work 10 hour days everyday.

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Commodity planning

May 2018 • Holland, MI

What I liked

Very friendly and always willing to help

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Great supply chain internship

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Team Member

June - August 2018 • Holland, MI

What I liked

The people I worked with were quirky and interesting and I became friends with them quickly.

What I wish was different

The conditions for work were alright, but I wish the higher up employees were a bit more considerate of the needs and wishes of the members working in the factory. Organization of the work place and tasks could have also been improved.

Advice

I would definitely give manufacturing work a try if only to be able to see how a factory environment works or how it's run. I would be prepared for different kinds of physical labor, and to be flexible and open to what the company may ask you to do in your position.

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Sustainability Intern

May - August 2018 • Holland, MI

What I liked

Haworth's internship program has a strong emphasis on personal development. They invest heavily in their interns and provide you with opportunities to interact with various aspects of the company. Most interns were given projects that had real impacts on the business and were recognized for their contributions to the company.

What I wish was different

The internship is very scheduled in order to accommodate all of the events and training that are a part of the program. subsequently, the start and end dates are pretty firm (although they will make exceptions). Additionally, you'll have to be intentional about scheduling your regular work around some of the trainings - it can be difficult but it's definitely worth it and your coworkers will work with you to make sure everything fits.

Advice

Make as many connections as possible. Haworth is very intentional about welcoming and educating their interns and treating them like regular members. Get to know people outside of your immediate department and connect with other interns. It will make the experience much more rewarding and enjoyable. Plus, there are plenty of spaces and opportunities to get out and meet with others.

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