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Wayfair

Business Data Analyst

July - December 2023 • Boston, MA

What I liked

It's a great community to work with, A lot to learn there in terms of Supply chain, the coffee chats were the best part where you get to network with senior executives.

What I wish was different

I wish I had an on-ground team as I had a remote team, but after some time I got used to communication more online

Advice

It's a great place to be an analyst for highly motivated people who are willing to navigate through the massive amounts of user data they have .
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Marketing Business Analyst Intern

June - August 2023 • Boston, MA

What I liked

great internship program! loved the cohort and learned so much about the company and corporate structure.

What I wish was different

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Technical Marketing Data Analyst Intern

June - August 2021 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Amazing manager and supportive culture. Flexibility to get what I wanted out of the internship.

What I wish was different

Pay was low compared to data roles in the Bay Area. Role was not as technical as described by the job description.

Advice

Take advantage of networking opportunity.
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Category Management Co-Op

June - December 2021 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Teammates and Flexibility

What I wish was different

Better time management

Advice

Ask lots of questions and overcommunicate
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Business Intelligence Analyst

June 2020 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Really nice team who cares about your individual growth; can’t speak for all departments. Worked on some cool projects and definitely learned a lot

What I wish was different

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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

What I wish was different

more interaction between different teams and more networking events

Advice

be proactive and reach out to people from other teams to learn more about the firm's functions and opportunities
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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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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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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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Case Specialist

June 2017 • Ogden, UT

What I liked

The culture is amazing!

What I wish was different

Advice

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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 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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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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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

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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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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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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 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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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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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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