I loved this experience. Getting to work at an export facility as well as learn more about the grain industry was truly eye opening. The people I worked with were amazing, my schedule was super flexible, and I learned a TON.
What I wish was different
I wish I would've done housing on my own instead of letting them place me. Rent was $500 a month and the place I lived in was a complete and utter dump.
Advice
Make sure you are eager to learn. They give you a lot of freedom and in order to truly make the most out of it you have to go out on your own and build relationships with people who will teach you things you could never learn in a classroom.
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Production Supervisor Intern
June - August 2017 • Gibson City, IL
What I liked
Opportunity to be a leader and work on projects that will be implemented.
What I wish was different
Working with younger employees.
Advice
Cargill has a lot of great opportunities, make the most out of your internship.
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Accounting Assistant
September 2016 • Wichita, KS
What I liked
I gained a ton of experience and knowledge from working there. They are very flexible with my school schedule.
What I wish was different
Advice
Your hard work will pay off at the end of the day.
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Production Supervisor Intern
May - August 2018 • Hutchinson, KS
What I liked
Travel experiences. Went all over Kansas to different facilities, traveled to Dallas, TX and Fort Worth, TX, and also spent a week at the headquarters outside Minneapolis, MN.
What I wish was different
It would have been nice if the weather was cooler; it was pretty hot. Work was tough but I was tougher.
Advice
Spend as much time networking as you can, and gaining contacts within your company, you will most likely need them/use them for future reference. And have fun! These traveling internships are the only chance I might have in my life to say I went and lived somewhere else for a full summer, and those are the stories I will remember forever.
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Commodity Trader Intern
June - September 2018 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
Exposure to real world problems, hands on learning and challenging environment.
What I wish was different
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
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Operations Manager Intern
May - August 2018 • Monticello, MN
What I liked
As an engineering student, I enjoyed being able to have a different experience in operations. It allowed me to grow and diversify my skill set before graduating and entering the work force.
What I wish was different
Advice
Take a risk. By taking an operations role, I decided to take an opportunity outside of what I thought I was interested in. I went into the experience with an open mind and I learned that I prefer engineering to operations. It's better to learn that in a 12 weeks internship than in a career that can be hard to switch out of.
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production worker
May - August 2018 • Marshall, MO
What I liked
The people I worked with everyday.
What I wish was different
The bosses, management.
Advice
Do it so you know how to work with other people, different types of management, and see the process of production.
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Agronomy Intern
May - August 2018 • Appin, Ontario
What I liked
Lots of opportunity for hands on learning and independence.
