Wayfair

Accounts Receivable Analyst

January - August 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

The culture was incredible and vast. They are very supportive of employees and they make the office as comfortable as possible. The commute was super simple. The work that you do is important and meaningful. You are a member of your team, and you are not someone that goes on coffee runs and shreds paper.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had not experienced as much turnover on my team as I did. I had 5 different managers over the 8 month internship, and each manager had their own managing styles which created some white space in collaborating with them

Advice

Whatever you learned in school, do not treat it as bible. Working in a professional environment is all about people skills and learning the unique softwares / technologies / procedures that the company uses. You can't learn this stuff in school.

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Service Consultant

June 2019 • Orem, UT

What I liked

Great culture company wide

What I wish was different

Better hours

Advice

Good experience. I would recommend it for learning how to work with customers. No matter what career, the customer is always the most important. And every job has customers whether they are internal or external

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Data Asset Coordination Co-Op

May - August 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I liked getting to work on a team of professionals doing data analysis for cutting edge technology. Working alongside these people, I was able to gain valuable work skills that I can bring to where my path leads me in the future. Additionally, I learned about my communication style and how that shows up in a work environment.

What I wish was different

I wish I was around other interns throughout my internship program. I was the only person still in college in my department and I felt slightly alienated from the rest of my co-workers.

Advice

I would recommend engaging with co-workers and diving into any unknowns you can. The best thing that comes from the unknown is the learning you get from working through the issues that arise!

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Business Associate Intern

June - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Loved having a collaborative and cross functional environment where I could meet and work with a lot of people in the company. I had hands on experience spearheading initiatives and taking on projects and I loved having the opportunity to have that ownership.

What I wish was different

Being able to meet more interns and to have more intern events

Advice

Put yourself out there, always ask your supervisor for more when you're done with a project (it'll improve your chances of getting a return offer), ask questions all the time, and take advantage of all the resources the company offers you.

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Case Specialist

June 2017 • Ogden, UT

What I liked

The culture is amazing!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Data Analyst

June - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

- Really strong internship experience - 1-on-1's with manager and mentor and great intern class and socials - Gained technical skills incredibly quickly, working on a real project

What I wish was different

- More cross functional collaboration

Advice

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Business Analyst Intern

May - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

They gave a lot of ownership to the interns and I got to work on projects that were real problems for the company.

What I wish was different

The company is growing rapidly so it's very easy to get confused with the big picture and not connect with your team very well.

Advice

Have a growth mindset and realize that you can learn from amazing people!

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Business Analyst Intern

June - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Young and dynamic coworkers, interesting work, great work-life balance, and a fantastic 10 week crash course for the world of digital marketing.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Grab coffee with as many people as you can. The company encourages it and you'll meet the most incredible people!

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Business Associate Intern

May - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Collaborative environment, open office plan, and easy access to senior leadership. Easily able to pivot to other parts of the company if those are more interesting (lots of internal hiring) Plus, free snacks!

What I wish was different

Wanted a more challenging/technical experience.

Advice

Network!! Connect with people across the company so you have a better understanding of how each org works and the skills it requires. If you find something more interesting, talk to your recruiter! They are very open to moving around the talent that they invest in.

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Summer Business Analyst

June - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

-Fast-growing company -Laid-back culture and very flat structure -A lot of independence in the project I conducted -Gained data analysis and SQL skills

What I wish was different

-Wish there were more employee bonding events to get to know the other Marketing interns better

Advice

-Don't be afraid to ask questions, even if you think they're stupid, because you are expected to absorb a lot of information in just a week or two and you have to make sure you understand everything correctly

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Business Analyst Intern

May - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

good people resources helping you grow location

What I wish was different

pay could be higher

Advice

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Software Engineering Co-op

July 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Awesome learning experience. Great managers and mentor (they really want you to succeed). Very friendly open office. Plenty of networking opportunities and co-op specific events. And of course, free snacks.

What I wish was different

Work-related: nothing really, I just wish the co-op could be a bit longer. Non-work: Better perks for co-ops + free housing would be nice.

Advice

Let your managers know early what you expected and what you wanted to get out of this co-op. Don't limit yourself to knowing just your team. Make use of the open office structure and coffee chats.

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Product Manager

June 2017 • Boston, MA

What I liked

There is so much to do here, from learning to manage yourself over different projects and taking ownership of self.

What I wish was different

n/a

Advice

Network within the company and don’t be afraid to make your voice heard in the room.

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Business Intelligence Analyst

June - August 2017 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Young, exciting company. Great people. Many learning experiences; at-work trainings and internship group outings.

What I wish was different

Advice

Network—reach out to people in a variety of roles in the company and grab coffee

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Business Associate

June - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Great work environment. Had the opportunity to make real, actionable recommendations.

What I wish was different

Not a great social network among the interns.

Advice

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Category Management Intern

May - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I got exposure to many different teams within the company, so it was very helpful for me to determine what parts of the business I personally found most interesting.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Business Analyst Intern

May - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

The company culture is fantastic. The company is very collaborative. I was always working with different teams, learning about different departments. Every day is different and there is always more to learn. The internship challenged me and pushed me out of my comfort zone.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship was longer than 10 weeks. I also wish that the company had housing assistance for students outside of Boston.

Advice

Don't be afraid or intimidated. Don't worry if you feel you are not in the right place. There are a lot of people in the company and many opportunities to learn about other teams. This is actually highly encouraged. Be yourself and be enthusiastic. It is a great experience.

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Catagory Management Intern

June - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I loved this internship! Wayfair gives you a lot of freedom, works with your best skills and makes it fun. There are a lot of intern events. I had a great relationship with my manager and my team, which made the experience even better!

What I wish was different

Sometimes HR did not communicate information well about the processes

Advice

Curiosity is everything. This company wants to see that you are interested in learning, developing, and becoming better at your work every day. It changes constantly, so if you are someone who likes a lot of consistency in your job, this company will not be a good match for you!

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Business Analyst

June - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

It enjoyed learning SQL.

What I wish was different

The program could have been more rigorous.

Advice

It was rewarding, even for someone without a background in e-commerce.

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Data Analytics Intern

June - August 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

amazing internship program with well-planned events; coffee chats with the other interns; amazing firm culture with a very cozy office space in Back Bay; opportunity to take initiatives and work on your own projects