I enjoyed the project we were working on. Wow as an opportunity to learn more about what research a business needs of conduct when expanding to a new location
What I wish was different
Ease of communication
Advice
If you put in the effort then you should feel accomplished by the end of the internship
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Junior Analyst
January - April 2019 • Rexburg, ID
What I liked
I really enjoyed the hands-on experience that I had and the ambiguity that existed with the projects. Having autonomy as a team leader taught gave me the opportunity to develop soft skills and learn how to lead teams successfully in the business environment.
What I wish was different
I wish that the client was a little more on the ball with getting us some key information about their business because they would have helped us to deliver a better final deliverable. This was not the fault of the RBDC however.
Advice
Great experience if you are looking to be able to apply your in-class knowledge in a business environment.
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Junior Analyst
April - July 2019 • Rexburg, ID
What I liked
I appreciate the experiences of working with real clients like Emerson and cities' Human Resources Managers. The projects were challenging at times but I was able to use the knowledge that I learned in school such as business analysis, Microsoft offices programs, business writing, etc. I also learned more about Google Docs/Sheets/Slides during the internship. By leading 2 different teams I was able to apply and practice my leadership skill a whole lot more.
What I wish was different
The clients for both projects either didn't show up or show up very late in the semester. I wish they were with us from the beginning so both teams weren't so stressed out about not being able to finish everything on time.
Advice
If you're interested in internship with RBDC, choose your preferred project(s) wisely. It will affect greatly your entire experience with the internship.
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Research Specialist
April - July 2018 • Rexburg, ID
What I liked
I loved being on a 5 person team where I felt like my contributions and skills made an impact not only on myself and my team, but the client as well.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have balanced my time a little better. There were so many books I could have read that would have helped me and my team. But I didn't make enough time.
Advice
Don't plan out every minute of your day with something structured. Give yourself time to do things that will benefit you fundamentally, like personal study time to read books, writing in a journal each day about what your hopes were and what you learned. Your learning will increase exponentially.
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Junior Analyst
September 2018 • Rexburg, ID
What I liked
The accessibility and flexibility of the schedule. I also really enjoyed the variety of projects that I was able to work on
What I wish was different
Clarity of direction to take in projects
Advice
Take every chance you get to meet someone new
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Market Research Specialist
June - September 2018 • Rexburg, ID
What I liked
That I was able to participate in part of a team, much greater then myself.
What I wish was different
That leadership roles there were to be more enthusiastic about there responsibilities, and encourage team model.
Advice
Take what you can, and use effectively to build yourself and those around you.
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Data Analyst Intern
April - July 2018 • Rexburg, ID
What I liked
The work as a team and how involved I was in the whole process of data collection and analytics.
What I wish was different
More strenous work load and opportunities to learn as a Data Scientists.
Advice
That you can learn in all atmospheres.
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Research Specialist
July - September 2018 • Rexburg, ID
What I liked
I was able to gain researching skills , create a competitive and market analysis, and much more.
What I wish was different
I would have liked to been paid.
Advice
My advice would be to get involved as much as you can because the more you learn, the more people want to know you.
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Research Specialist
April - July 2018 • Rexburg, ID
What I liked
I loved interning with the RBDC! I got to work with on-campus students as well as online students. It was a wonderful opportunity to work in a professional setting for local businesses and organizations. I was able to utilize the teamwork skills I had developed to accomplish tasks and solve problems.
What I wish was different
Sometimes it was hard to get in contact with clients, which would slow down our progress. I wish we could have had more timely communication.
Advice
This is a really great opportunity to hone and show your skills to professionals in the area. The project managers and leaders really want to see you succeed and they strive to help you accomplish your assignments.
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Junior Analyst
April - August 2018 • Rexburg, ID
What I liked
It gave me a lot of exposure to project management. I learned a lot about the public sector from working with government entities.
What I wish was different
I wish the projects would have been in house instead of consulting work.
Advice
It's difficult and challenging at a lot of points, but if you look for the good, you will be able to learn a lot from the experiences you go through.
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Research Specialist
July - September 2018 • Rexburg, ID
What I liked
I enjoyed the people I worked with and learning new skills in excel.
What I wish was different
I wish the internship was not a summer internship. A longer internship would have been better
