Great company, value added projects. I gained a lot of exposure to the analytical instruments and had a very hands on mentor. Good opportunity to work on poster presentations at the end of the internship.
What I wish was different
I wish I would've had more independence to control the direction of my project.
Advice
Be ready to read a lot and do a lot of research from journals. This is an R&D position so you get the R&D experience.
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Process Chemistry and Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
I dealt with challenging engineering problems throughout my stay. The engineering team let me tackle problems similar to what they did on a day to day basis, and always helped me to refine my techniques. I received lots of feedback and support as well. The program was also run very well, with many intern and team events. Minneapolis is a great city, with tons to do during the summer so try not to be put out from having to move for a few months.
What I wish was different
I had several projects wrap up very close to the end of my internship, and it would be nice if I could have seen the effect that they had on the company.
Advice
Talk and connect with everyone you meet if you end up working at this location! There are lots of highly talented and brilliant people who work at VAST, and I hope they will remain connects for me throughout my career.
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Management/Sales Intern
June - August 2018 • Little Rock, AR
What I liked
I enjoyed learning about the responsibilities the management staff has. Talking to Sales Representatives and shadowing them showed what they do on a daily basis.
What I wish was different
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Retail Salesperson
June - September 2019 • Kent, WA
What I liked
The people I worked with were nice
What I wish was different
more training
Advice
The homeowner customers are the worst
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Management Intern
June - August 2018 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
Learned how to adjust and watch inventory to increase sales/profits
What I wish was different
Doing more of the what I enjoyed as stated.
Advice
Enjoy new experiences.
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R&D Co-op
May - August 2018 • Warrensville Hts, OH
What I liked
-Getting experience in a corporate environment.
-Working with many experienced chemists and engineers.
-Leading multiple projects.
What I wish was different
-The hourly wage.
-Getting to interact with more teams and types of work over the course of the internship.
Advice
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Sales
June 2016 • Hillsborough Township, NJ
What I liked
The interaction with customers and contractors on a daily basis. Critical thinking and knowledge is heavily required for this position
What I wish was different
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Sales and Management Intern
May - August 2018 • Mentor, OH
What I liked
Being apart of the company. Being able to work with other interns from different stores, and the overall program.
What I wish was different
Having more interns in the store. Having more manager involvement.
Advice
Learn as much as you can as quickly as you can. I carried around a notebook for the first week, and it was really helpful to reference.
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Painter
May - August 2021 • Lakeland, FL
What I liked
The physical labor
What I wish was different
The hours
Advice
Don’t settle for a paycheck
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intern
May - August 2018 • Lexington, KY
What I liked
The people at my store were so nice. Always helped me with whatever I needed. They made my 45 min commute worth it.
What I wish was different
I wish that I got to learn more about management. I also wish the interns were allowed to pick the project topic.
Advice
There is way more to know about paint than anyone would ever think.
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Logistics and Transportation Intern
May - August 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
I loved my colleagues and all the great intern-related events that took place almost every week.
What I wish was different
I wish we would've had more direction for our summer project, it kept changing at and at our final presentation we didnt have much to say.
Advice
Sherwin-Williams is a great company that really takes care of their employees. It was a fun and inclusive environment, I would definitely return upon graduation given the chance.
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Sales and Management Intern
May - August 2018 • Detroit, MI
What I liked
Culture and people were great, pay was great, flexible schedule
What I wish was different
More marketing
Advice
Work hard, listen, be friendly
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Management
May - August 2018 • Wawatosa, WI
What I liked
I loved working with customers. I also enjoyed the company culture.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Sales Intern
May - August 2018 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
Lots of room to grow yourself as a sales manager and good insight to the Sherwin Company
What I wish was different
I wish I could've focused more on sales than customer service in stores.
Advice
Be ready to work hard and lift heavy things!
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Sales service representative
June - August 2019 • Richmond, VA
What I liked
I loved it I believe they were a great fit for me, they have an amazing company culture
What I wish was different
I wish I had begun sooner! I sat idly for three weeks.
Advice
I would say build as strong of a network as possible. Do not be afraid to shake a hand or introduce yourself because during the hiring process when people recognize a face it makes a world of a difference. As well as, I would recommend managing time wisely, they give you a lot of free time but you must use it responsibly.
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Sales and Marketing Intern
May - August 2019 • Indianapolis, IN
What I liked
The people were extremely helpful and welcoming.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more day to day tasks.
Advice
To be open to learning new things and willing to work hard!
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Marketing intern
June - August 2021 • Las Vegas, NV
What I liked
I liked meeting fellow employees at the store and district office.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have shadowed the district office staff for a day or week.
Advice
It was so much more than learning about paint. It was learning about P&L statements, customer centricity, and LTV of customers.
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Area Sales Management Intern
June - August 2019 • Tallahassee, FL
What I liked
Sherwin-Williams was a very fun place to work. It's a very fast-paced environment where you will learn something new every day. The customers are amazing and management is very passionate about what they do.
What I wish was different
I wish I could've engaged more in the sales side of the internship
Advice
Be prepared to learn, network, and engage with customers.
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Retail Salesperson
June 2019 • Jacksonville, FL
What I liked
Easy to understand
What I wish was different
Better management
Advice
Do this job
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Sales and Management Intern
May - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed the ride along with the sales force and my team. I also liked the nature of the project.
What I wish was different
I wish they didn't treat interns like part-time associates. I did more paint mixing than actual sales or management. The project was great but upper management was not very good at guiding teams or participating at all. Upper management usually was condescending or threw us under the bus when executives visited. Also, my locations varied wildly throughout the city because of poor decision making regarding understaffing in central stores, this plus the commute meant I was working 12+ hour workdays and barely had time to breathe.
Advice
Go for an internship that allows more freedom and treats you like a future employee, not a part-time worker.
