The experience that I'm gaining that can be applied to other roles and positions.
What I wish was different
I wished the position adequatly covered the cost of living.
Advice
Research the cost of living and compare that to your expected salary and the potential for growth in the organization
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Operations Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Washington, DC
What I liked
Day-to-day work, feeling of belonging, opportunity to make nationwide differences.
What I wish was different
Nothing. Higher pay ?
Advice
Networking is silly. Making relationships is integral.
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Marketing Intern
May - August 2018 • Denver, CO
What I liked
Great leadership and learning opportunities. Downtown corporate experience with real-world data to work with.
What I wish was different
There was no opportunity for a job offer afterwards in the same location, which is alright, but would have been nice.
Advice
I learned a lot about internal marketing services, and an adept knowledge of excel was necessary.
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Package Handler
June - August 2018 • Brookfield, WI
What I liked
Good money. Early hours made it easy to have a second job.
What I wish was different
Not much
Advice
Be physically and mentally prepared
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Fleet Management Intern
May - August 2017 • Washington, DC
What I liked
I was given a lot of responsibility and independence. I really felt like the work I was doing mattered.
What I wish was different
They provided many opportunities to meet with the other interns, however all of my work was by myself. I wish I could have collaborated with the other interns more.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you need help!
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Rural Mail Carrier
August 2018 • Madison, AL
What I liked
The pay is good
What I wish was different
I wish that the application process wasn't so long.
Advice
Don't apply to be an RCA unless you're certain that you can provide your own vehicle.
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In-Plant Support Intern
May - August 2017 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
The internship program was very structured with deadlines and clear objectives. We were given a lot of responsibility and freedom with adequate support and resources to succeed.
What I wish was different
More interaction with interns from other departments.
Advice
Don't hesitate to ask questions and gain feedback.
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Industrial Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
My project encompassed the optimization of ordering containers also known as Mail Transport Equipment (cardboard boxes, wire containers and sacks) for two machines in the Margaret L. Sellers P&DC.
I appreciated seeing tools learned in the classroom that I was capable of using to carrying out my project. I was able to complete a full project from start to finish. From this project, I learned how mail is processed, carrying out a DMEDI project and how difficult it is to attain information from fellow employees.
What I wish was different
I wish that I could have had more time to more thoroughly carry out my project.
Advice
Interning at the USPS is a great opportunity for any student, especially one who is majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering. Working on a project from the start to end allows one to fully learn about one’s project and overcome obstacles whether it is with the project or other coworkers. I worked on an optimization project encompassing the ordering process of mail transport equipment/containers.
