I like the flexibility, the emphasis on employee relationships, team-builidng, and the welcoming environment. Everyone is very friendly towards one another, there's a lot of team events, and everyone knows each other!
What I wish was different
I wish that COVID hadn't happened. I think the entire experience would've been more beneficial in a normal time.
Advice
Make connections, and that your work and input matters! I started as an intern and was promoted within a month.
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Operations Intern
May 2019 • Farmington Hls, MI
What I liked
The ability to network and develop new skills in my field.
What I wish was different
I wish I asked to rotate around different departments more to get a better understanding of how the company works as a whole.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions. There are no wrong questions and to network with everyone in your office. You never know what kind of connections you may make.
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Project Team Intern
May - August 2019 • Farmington Hls, MI
What I liked
I liked that they actually had us do work. It was very hands-on. The workplace was like a family. I was able to talk to the CFO almost daily. They also invited the interns to play softball with the employees in a league. This was a very good experience and I highly encourage people to join.
What I wish was different
I wish there were more networking opportunities with higher-ups. There were a few planned ones but I also didn't take advantage.
Advice
Build your network. I wish I had taken advantage of meeting different managers in the different areas of the bank. I branched out a little bit but you really have to make yourself known while being an intern. I think this would really help other people if they are able to talk to people that respect interns.
