I loved the mentorship program that gave me someone who I could go to whenever I need help or advice.
What I wish was different
Advice
One piece of advice I would share is that the internship is what you make of it. Take risks and set up 1:1s with people you want to be connected with. Step out of your comfort zone and try a stretch project. The overall internship is short so make the most out of your time there.
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EHS&S Global Product Stewardship Intern
June - August 2018 • New Brunswick, NJ
What I liked
I loved being able to network and learn about other departments and aspects of the company.
What I wish was different
I wish that there was more of an educational component in the beginning so that I could learn about the company.
Advice
To try and network and learn from others as much as possible while interning.
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Consumer Marketing Co-Op
January - July 2018 • Princeton, NJ
What I liked
I liked that Johnson & Johnson gave me the freedom to explore my interests. I always felt like they believed in me and was treated as an equal. This job prepared me for the real world and helped me find my passion for Marketing.
What I wish was different
I wish it never had to end!
Advice
Connect with as many people as you can! You never know who you will meet and where it will lead you unless you take the initiative to step out of your comfort zone and start a conversation.
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Consumer R&D Communications Intern
June - August 2018 • Skillman, NJ
What I liked
A perfect balance between professional development & hands on expereince in communications and PR.
What I wish was different
The communications position was brand new so many of the networking opportunities were not geared towards my field. The professional development provided by the intern program was very science based, but additional networking opportuntiies were easily avalibale if you sought them out.
Advice
J&J really emphasizes building relationships with those you work with. This position is a really great opportunity to gain expereince in your field and get advice/mentorship from professionals in your field.
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IT Intern
May - August 2018 • Raritan, NJ
What I liked
The environment of the company was nice. The employees were friendly and helpful. The superiors were helpful and allowed me to work at my pace. The day to day was flexible. I experienced what is was like to work for such a large corporation.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been able to utilize more technical skills
Advice
When an opportunity like this arises take advantage of what it has to offer. Network with as many people as you can. Ask questions. Evaluate your interest level in the role after the experience.
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Research and Development Intern
May - August 2018 • Jacksonville, FL
What I liked
I loved the work culture at Johnson & Johnson Vision. The employees that I worked with were very helpful and friendly whenever I had questions. Furthermore, whenever I reached out to employees in other departments, they were always happy to meet with me to tell me more about what they do in their positions.
What I wish was different
There were certain times when I met with my manager, he would be intimidating and aggressive towards me through his tone of voice and language. I wish that he would have exercised better judgment in those occasions.
Advice
To take risks and that it is okay to mess up. Mistakes happen all the time and they provide for a great learning experience.
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Finance Intern
June - August 2018 • Skillman, NJ
What I liked
I liked having hands on experience in the business world. The projects I was given actually impacted the business and is still being used today.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more organization within the company. I ran into a few problems where I sought advice and results but did not receive either.
Advice
Ask questions and never be afraid to speak up. J&J is very open to new people and ideas.
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Finance & Sales Operations
June 2018 • Santa Ana, CA
What I liked
I loved the corporate culture of the company and the fact that I was actually working in very meaningful tasks and projects.
What I wish was different
Could not wish anything differently.
Advice
Fight for your dreams and work harder than everyone else.
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Make Excellence Intern
May - August 2017 • Lititz, PA
What I liked
I gained a lot of experience throughout my internship since I was able to work 13 weeks during the summer and see a project start-finish.
What I wish was different
Time. I would have benefited more from a co-op with the same company as I would have been given more responsibilities.
Advice
Take initiative. If you want something to happen, make it happen by using your resources to your advantage.
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Finance Intern
June - August 2017 • New Brunswick, NJ
What I liked
I liked everything! The culture, support from my team, work responsibilities, and autonomy over my timeline to get projects done were especially great.
What I wish was different
I wouldn't change anything.
Advice
Do your best to network with people and learn as much as possible. Volunteer to sit in on meetings and get involved with as many projects as you can.
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Technical Operations Co-op
August 2017 • Fort Washington, PA
What I liked
The opportunity to work on large projects that have a real impact on the company and have a meaningful contribution to those projects. Working with many different people, including those not in my department, allowed me to gain experience with and exposure to the many different aspects of the OTC pharmaceutical industry.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be proactive in building relationships with co-workers, managers, and employees in other departments.
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Research and Development Engineering Co-op
May - August 2017 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I liked the amount of responsibility I was given and the importance of developing medical devices to save lives. Learning about the mechanisms and the anatomical applications was very interesting.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time in each of my three terms at Johnson & Johnson Ethicon. They flew by and there is a large learning period before co-ops can become effective and efficient.
Advice
Ask questions and push yourself out of your comfort zone on terms of amount and vigor of work you are completing.
