I liked the fact that interns are highly regarded and are able to join meetings with upper-level management. Your input is also important to them and you work on projects that will actually be used when you leave. There is an opportunity to make an impact and you actually get to learn what it is and why it's needed. Many of the employees have been working there for a long time together and are very family-like.
What I wish was different
I wish there were more chances to interact with other interns in other departments to see how everyone effects the bottom line.
Advice
Be friendly to the people and comfortable asking lots of questions. You aren't expected to know anything so don't feel dumb and any cost!
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Industrial Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Earth City, MO
What I liked
I was able to see a lot of different industries in UPS such as different hubs and the airport. I truly felt like I was solving a real problem, and the culture was phenomenal.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have gotten more hands-on time and would not have been behind a desk as often as I was.
Advice
Work hard and people will notice the work you do and what you achieve.
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Transactions Systems Programming Intern
June - August 2020 • Mahwah, NJ
What I liked
The team I worked with was amazing, well-organized, and extremely supportive to help you learn new things.
What I wish was different
At a stretch, more personal bonding time between the team?
Advice
You'll love it!
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Package H
May - August 2018 • State College, PA
What I liked
I liked that the job fit well for me. The hours also fit my schedule well.
What I wish was different
I wish I didn't have to commute so far at such odd hours of the night.
Advice
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Systems Programming Intern
June - August 2019 • Mahwah, NJ
What I liked
I liked that there were opportunities to collaborate with the other interns in the office, and there were many opportunities to learn about other parts of the company. I had a good mentor and learned many new skills at this company.
What I wish was different
I thought my project was a bit boring after a while so it would have been cool to tackle more than one project.
Advice
Take advantage of any opportunities, especially the hackathon, and put your best food forward.
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Package Handler
May 2019 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
Hourly wage. Financial aid for schooling. Flexibility in scheduling.
What I wish was different
Job description.
Advice
It is not the easiest work, but they pay well, are very flexible with scheduling and aid in paying for school.
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Packaging handler
June - August 2019 • Elizabethtown, KY
What I liked
Management
What I wish was different
Air conditioning
Advice
No job is too little or beneath someone, you can always learn a lot from other people and every experience.
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Operations Supervisor
September 2016 • West Columbia, SC
What I liked
Good pay and good hours
What I wish was different
Work-Life balance is nonexistent
Advice
This positions was not an internship but is a job. If you need time to study for school and want to have a decent social life, do not take this position.
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Financial information systems intern
May - August 2017 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
I loved the culture there and how everyone was so welcoming. They really want to develop their interns and challenge them to new heights.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a little bit of more training with the technical things I worked on there. It was a nice challenge, but at time very difficult to catch up to speed with what I was doing.
Advice
Use your time wisely! Internships are a great way to get job offers while still in college. Show that you have the determination and learn as much as you can. It can also help you gain other opportunities. I earned two more job offers from two different companies the following semester when I returned to school due to this internship.
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Industrial Engineer
May 2017 • Lexington, KY
What I liked
I am actually involved in several important processes at UPS. The staff is great to work with. The job is pretty relaxed for the most part, and I get to learn aspects of engineering that aren't taught in class.
What I wish was different
I wish my hours were a little earlier in the day.
Advice
Be involved in everything you can, and try to learn how all aspects of the company work together. Don't be afraid to ask questions, or to get help when you aren't quite sure how to do something on your own.
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Business Development and Sales Intern
June - August 2017 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
I was the only intern so I had a ton of freedom to job shadow any department I wanted
What I wish was different
Wish there was more structure to the internship, I had to be incredibly proactive if I didn’t want to sit at a desk doing nothing all day
Advice
Get ready to be uncomfortable! Ask questions along the way and just be yourself even when it seems awkward
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Industrial Engineering Intern
June - August 2017 • Phoenix, AZ
What I liked
The opportunity to try out different projects in different departments and learn the work ethic of my co-workers.
What I wish was different
The length could be a bit longer!
Advice
Be proactive on networking and learning the coporate culture and the work ethic there. Good luck :)
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Supervisor
June 2017 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
The salary
What I wish was different
Position
Advice
I don’t have any because I personally had hard time finding this
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corporate planning and forecasting specialist
May 2017 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
Great corporate culture and very nice people to train me. I was given an important project and work on it by myself.
What I wish was different
n/a
Advice
Learn Excel before you go and work! Take the job very seriously and they will respect you
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UPS package handler
June - July 2019 • Edison, NJ
What I liked
Treated with respect and my time was not wasted.
What I wish was different
The hours. I worked from 2:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Advice
Physical labor takes a toll, but not as much as the mental instability that was created by lack of sleep. Made me stronger in more ways than one.
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Production Supervisor (Manufacturing)
May 2018 • Magna, UT
What I liked
The cash and exercise
What I wish was different
The heat, no air conditioner .
Advice
Be prepared to not have anything else going on because UPS wants you to stay for life and they have great benefits for it.
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Customer Solutions Intern
May 2019 • Alpharetta, GA
What I liked
I liked all the training (negotation training and sales training) and experience (learning about the company and different departments, shadowing sales people, mentor program, volunteer events, and Lunch and Learns) throughout my internship. The company really invests in their interns and will do anything to help them achieve their goals. I grew both professionally and personally throughout my time at UPS during my summer internship.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Network as much as possible. I got this opportunity through networking and got another internship opportunity during the fall semester through networking internally throughout my internship.
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Part TIme Supervisor
August 2017 • Manchester, NH
What I liked
One thing that I have enjoyed while working at United Parcel Service is the fact that I am able to build and work on my personal skills. I have been able to work on skills such as communication skills, leadership skills, and time management skills just to name a few.
What I wish was different
I wish that I could receive an offer for a full time position from UPS.
Advice
I would tell anyone to take in as much as you can and be willing to learn. You will learn a lot!
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Implementation Strategist/Field CE Intern
June - August 2018 • Mahwah, NJ
What I liked
I was able to work on my own project with a team
What I wish was different
More independence
Advice
Attend all the intern events
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System programmer
June - September 2018 • Mahwah, NJ
What I liked
Ups has a great culture and friendly people who are willing to help.
What I wish was different
They did not give enough work as i thought they would be that is something we talked about and they plan to give me more work when i go back in the summer.
Advice
I learned alot from working here and the biggest thing is apply to any position. Even if you do not have experience you will learn because they will teach you alot.
