Working in the UPS Data Center was a starkly new experience - rarely is one thrust into such a vast operation and given such a wide perspective on it as an intern. Every day my perspective of the operation widened.
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Human Resources Intern
May 2018 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
My internship has exposed me to the corporate setting and has enhanced my networking, presentation, and analytical skills. I started my internship as a shy, quiet person. Attending mixers, networking events, and corporate service projects helped me to become comfortable and more confident in myself as a professional.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had been able to shadow different business units and professionals within HR and Marketing. Because I was working on a lot of projects for my team, I wasn't able to explore other areas of UPS and discover which business units I may be interested in.
Advice
Meet as many people as you can! UPS has over 400,000 employees, globally. There are so many opportunities to get involved! Joining a Business Resource Group (BRG) will build your network as well as volunteering for the various service projects offered throughout the year.
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Business Development Intern
June - August 2018 • Coppell, TX
What I liked
The hands-on experience and company culture
What I wish was different
I wish the company fostered better relationships with other interns
Advice
Keep good relationships with coworkers (including managers) and stay involved in activities to engage outside of work
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Information technology analyst
May - August 2018 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
Was doing real actual work and was able to create a tool still being used today.
What I wish was different
I wish the internship was 12 weeks instead of 10.
Advice
Make sure your coding and technical skills match the job description.
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Human Resources Intern
April - September 2019 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
Everyone was very helpful to acclimate to the work. My peers noticed what I brought to the table and frequently asked me for advice.
What I wish was different
I wish i worked with more departments to get a wider understanding versus just working in my department within HR.
Advice
When networking, ask yourself “How can I help this person one day”. Being selfless will take you a long way versus just asking for help.
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IE intern
June 2018 • Miami, FL
What I liked
I learn how to interact with other colleagues
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Don’t be shy of asking questions
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preloader
August 2017 • Denton, TX
What I liked
the people i work with and the fact that i make money to work out basically. it also works with my schedule.
What I wish was different
n/a
Advice
it gets easier once you condition your body to the environment.
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Package Handler
June - July 2018 • Louisville, KY
What I liked
I liked working with a people whom I really enjoyed being with to accomplish a tough task of making our number in a set amount of time.
What I wish was different
I wish the overall atmosphere was better, i.e. the physical and culture. The warehouse conditions were tough to adjust to and many people acted very negatively which was hard to work through.
Advice
Overall, I love UPS and would recommend it to anyone who is good at following directions and in the shape to do rigorous physical activity.
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PreLoad Package Handler
May - August 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
Early hours made it so I could work my other job during the day or if I had the day off I could do whatever I wanted. I also had a lot of friends working there and it was an informal environment so that was a lot of fun. Lots of physical labor
What I wish was different
The hours. I didnt like them but I also liked them at the same time.
Advice
Attitude is everything. It is difficult to make yourself get up that early every day and once you get there it is difficult to have a good attitude, but when you discipline yourself to have a positive attitude about your job and what youre doing it makes it much more enjoyable
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IT Intern
May 2018 • Alpharetta, GA
What I liked
Very friendly and welcoming. HR tried to make sure there were plenty of networking events in order to meet people outside of your department. There was always work to do and plenty of skills to learn.
What I wish was different
I wish I lived closer to the location as my daily commute could be 45 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on traffic
Advice
Be sure to attend all the events and engage with as many people as you can even if you have no intent of staying with the company.
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Package Handler
June - August 2019 • Youngstown, OH
What I liked
The schedule allowed me to take summer classes.
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Package Handler
September 2019 • Jacksonville, FL
What I liked
The job isn’t too difficult, but it is physically taxing. They will cover a large portion of your school expenses. You also get insurance benefits after 9 months.
What I wish was different
Nothing really. I feel that the pay is fair and the job is good.
Advice
I’d recommend this job to any student.
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Package Handler
June - August 2018 • Watertown, MA
What I liked
- Good people
- Safe environment
- Everyone was happy to help one another
- Hours were constant and were consistent
What I wish was different
I would have liked had I started a bit earlier in the summer, my shift was a bit earlier in the day.
Advice
It was really interesting to see the process of how a package gets from point A to point B.
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Package Handler
June 2018 • Dallas, TX
What I liked
I enjoyed the week training courses that all part-time employees were required to attend learning about the various symbols stamped on various boxes, and how to properly hydrate in the hot warehouse environment.
What I wish was different
If I did not live so far from the actual location to commute to work.
Advice
Working for UPS-DFW Airport, it is important that you buy sturdy boots to protect your ankles, drink lots of water, Powerade,eat a big breakfast and, get lots of sleep especially you work the sunrise shift at 3am. The job is rewarding after you have loaded and unloaded a full trailer of packages that go in cans to be delivered by plane, truck, or mailman. You also feel refreshed in a way sweating getting in a good exercise bending and toning your arms picking up the 70lbs boxes.
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Package Handler
May 2018 • Orem, UT
What I liked
Well UPS offers assistance with those who are trying to go back to school.
After a year you have full health and dental in benefits, even though it is part-time work.
The early morning hours are very conducive to working one's schedule around going back to school.
What I wish was different
One thing that I wish had been different was just the general morale of the place.
Advice
It's hard work, but if you are willing to stick it out there are more rewards to be reaped then you could initially anticipate.
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Hazmat Responder
September 2018 • Omaha, NE
What I liked
Building my resume
What I wish was different
Working at 4am
Advice
Tuition reimbursement
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Package Handler
June - October 2018 • Franklin Park, IL
What I liked
Steady Job, working every day.
What I wish was different
Being able to pick when I worked and when I didn't.
Advice
It's hard work but rewarding!
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sales associate
February 2023 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
was a pretty fun job
What I wish was different
our boss some times has angry for us with no reason
Advice
u learn a lot from the people
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Industrial Engineering Intern
July - September 2018 • Sacramento, CA
What I liked
UPS never treated us like interns; from day 1, we were teammates and respected as such.
What I wish was different
I wish we could have had some sort of immersion week where we could learn all the practices/processes, abbreviations, and protocols before we dove straight into work. It would've made our tasks run way more efficiently.
Advice
Imagine yourself in a full-time position. An increased level of seriousness will make you passionate about the work you do.
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Industrial Engineering Supervisor
January 1995 • Rocklin, CA
What I liked
My management and the partnership evident in my department. UPS is full of some incredibly talented and capable people and there is much camaraderie among different departments and workgroups.
What I wish was different
My experience was not a good reflection of everyone in the company -- satisfaction with the job is very much dependent on who your immediate management team is at the time of employment. Sometimes the hours expectation
Advice
Industrial Engineering at UPS is varied and a very important role for the company. Be open minded and willing to learn and it can be a very rewarding experience.
