I liked that I could finally see how an IT department works from the inside. You don't really have an opportunity like that at school. There are lots of people from many different backgrounds here who have many insights on how to get things done, and they're always willing to help.
What I wish was different
While I very much appreciate that I wasn't overwhelmed, I still would have liked a slightly more fast-paced approach.
Advice
Don't be afraid to learn and ask for help!
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Graphic Design Intern
May - August 2022 • Overland Park, KS
What I liked
I loved the workplace environment here at Walsworth. It has been positive and encouraging since day one! I have grown close with the other interns and my other co workers in the office and I am sad to leave at the end of the summer. I felt respected by everyone I worked with, and never felt like I was treated like 'just an intern.' I am proud of all the projects I was able to work on and am so lucky to have had such a great experience this summer. I don't want to leave!
What I wish was different
I wouldn't change anything about my experience! It has truly been great!
Advice
It is good to ask questions! The yearbook and printing industry is so fascinating and there is truly so much to learn!
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Corporate Marketing Intern
May - August 2022 • Overland Park, KS
What I liked
I can't think of one negative thing to say about this internship experience. I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to intern with this company and be able to feel a part of the Walsworth family this past summer. There's nothing I would change about my experience here; the culture is incredibly welcoming and the family-owned characteristic of the company is mirrored in every single aspect of the job. The leadership always made me feel comfortable, heard and cared about - they are overwhelmingly compassionate, understanding and inclusive no matter the situation. My manager always checked up on me and made sure I was doing well with my projects and especially made extra certain I wasn't feeling overloaded with projects at any point. Perhaps the greatest takeaway of my experience with Walsworth was that they treated me like a true member of the family, not just some college student whose temporary job was to go on coffee runs and do the grunt work. They even had the interns help with the set up of our summer sales rep convention in downtown Kansas City, which was an experience I won't soon forget. I am extremely pleased to say that I have learned more than I could have ever expected and will take with me an invaluable amount of real-world experience as well as networking opportunities into my future post-grad life. I don't want to leave!!!
What I wish was different
Nothing, I truly wouldn't change a thing at all.
Advice
Having experience in the yearbook world definitely helped me a ton. Training and just getting acquainted with the terms of all things yearbook overall would have taken much more of my time away if I hadn't had the experience from being on my high school's yearbook staff. I think just having that background context, especially in the sales and marketing positions, is crucial to be able to get a head start and really immerse yourself fully into the internship program.
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Prepress Intern
May - August 2022 • Ripon, WI
What I liked
What I liked most about my internship experience is getting hands on experience working in Prepress and being able to learn from others in my department who have experience working in the department. I also have enjoyed the opportunity to make different signs for the company when called upon and being able to help them out on side projects. Overall, I really enjoy the people I work with and it has been a great fit for me!
What I wish was different
There is nothing I would want different about my internship!
Advice
Try to make the most of your experience by working hard and learning from other professionals and leaders and ask questions!
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Yearbook Sales Intern
May - August 2022 • Overland Park, KS
What I liked
I really enjoyed working at Walsworth. Everyone was so welcoming, kind and helpful. I really enjoyed receiving hands on experience and gaining experience in so many different aspects. I truly felt valued everyday.
What I wish was different
I can't think of anything I would have wanted to be different.
Advice
Ask questions, there is so much to learn!
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Corporate Recruiter Intern
May - August 2022 • Overland Park, KS
What I liked
I got to work on different things through out my time here. They people here made it easy to get what I needed to done. The people are also great to work with and it was a fun experience!
What I wish was different
I can't think of anything that I would want different, it was so great!
Advice
Make sure to keep a schedule because it can get busy when recruiting.
