I liked that I learned how to be autonomous in the given job but had the opportunity to work with various departments regarding issues they had with various AP invoices and pay schedules. I felt like the work given to me was challenging and was a source of great help to the IT department, Accounts department as well as the Accounting department.
What I wish was different
My supervisor worked remotely most of the time and there was limited face to face interaction. I wish there would have been more networking opportunities.
Advice
No matter how tedious and mundane an aspect of your job may feel, all experiences you have on the job whether good or bad help with your self-development and career development.
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Security and Fraud Protection Intern
June - August 2019 • Alexandria, VA
What I liked
Real office experience and problem solving
What I wish was different
Better training prior to starting
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask questions and learn as much as possible
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Member service rep
May - July 2019 • Arlington, VA
What I liked
I love how friendly the employees in my department were. They were always very helpful.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a shorter commute to work, I wish the train station didn't shut down, I wish I was better at banking, I wish I wasn't bad at the job, I wish my hours were shorter, and I wish I could stay awake.
Advice
Internships are very important. You need to know what field actually interests you before you start working full time. Or else you'll be miserable.
