Gartner

Research Analyst Intern

June - August 2017 • Arlington County, VA

What I liked

Very hands on experience. They give you work immediately and incorporate you into the team very quickly. Overall I was able to learn a lot very quickly, which allowed me to contribute more.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Data Analyst Intern

May - August 2019 • Fort Myers, FL

What I liked

My time as an internal data analyst intern (if you search online, Business Associate is the official title Gartner uses for the position) at Gartner was an amazing experience. I had the ability to work on big internal projects, to collaborate with people from around the world, and finally, to present a comprehensive, analytics-backed proposal to several VPs at the end of the summer. The degree of autonomy with which we were allowed to develop our projects, as well as the excellent support and feedback structure, would make this a great position for any technical, data-savvy individual.

What I wish was different

Summers in Fort Myers, FL are brutal, especially if you're from New York! Also, the city itself is still growing, but isn't nearly as big as say, Tampa or Miami.

Advice

I would recommend preparing extremely well for the interviews. The position is highly competitive, and most of the accepted applicants are from Ivy League schools.

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Global Technology Sales intern

May - August 2019 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

I was able to have a hand on experience with being in B2B sales.

What I wish was different

There was a lot required upfront to get myself there and that was a huge expense.

Advice

Be confident in yourself and your abilities and skills.

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Global Technology Sales Intern

May - August 2019 • Fort Myers, FL

What I liked

I really enjoyed getting the opportunity to experience what it is like to manage and grow a book of business worth over $500,000.

What I wish was different

I wish that it wouldn’t have rained so much! Florida in the summer is very rainy!

Advice

Go into it ready to learn! I had no idea how much I learned until I came back to school in the fall. Such an incredible experience full of personal and professional growth!

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Business Development

May - August 2019 • Fort Myers, FL

What I liked

Being with a lot of other interns from all across the country, being close to so many beaches, paid housing, new office space, being the only intern on my team

What I wish was different

Would have liked the company to be more transparent (ex: completely changed the internship program after I accepted and did not tell me until the week before), could have used more organization, metrics were very high in this position, not paid if you work more than 40 hours a week even though the metrics for business development required more than that, would have liked more structure and support, more honestly and feedback from management would have been ideal

Advice

Make sure you are very clear on what you are going to be doing and if you accept here make sure they keep you updated if they change things, if you are being accepted for an account management role understand that you will be doing paperwork rather than setting new meetings, if you know you want to work with Gartner full time you will be ahead because so much of the internship is Gartner specific training, the Gartner brand can open doors for other major technology companies!

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Sales Intern

May - August 2019 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

- 1 on 1 training with an experienced mentor in the designated field you are working on - Grow an executive presence through developing relationships with c-level executives - Access to Gartner research to guide this to our executives mission critical priorities

What I wish was different

- More business development - Increased awareness of responsibilities

Advice

Be coachable. Everyone has a different way of relationship based selling. Being coachable allows you to take in new ideas, and implement them into your career.

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Sales intern

May - August 2019 • Fort Myers, FL

What I liked

The people at Gartner are what makes this job fantastic. It was a great learning experience which will really prepare you for a job in sales.

What I wish was different

Could have been a bit more organized, training was excessively long with some redundancies

Advice

Make sure you dive into your internship from day one. Success is less about talent or skill and much more about dedication and showing how much effort you can put in.

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Sales Intern

May - August 2019 • Fort Myers, FL

What I liked

I loved the company! I was working in a newly built office, so everything was very new and modern. They also really care about their employees and offer amazing benefits. We also had housing provided at a local university, and we got to live on a beach!

What I wish was different

Everything was great, but there was some misalignment with the work we thought we would do vs. the work we actually did because the company's entire business model changed.

Advice

Network with as many people as you can, including other interns, employees, the trainers, and more. Everyone has so much knowledge to share and is super willing to help.

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Global Technology Sales Intern

May - August 2019 • Fort Myers, FL

What I liked

I loved the culture and the overall experience I had this summer. Being in Fort Myers is ideal enough, but the culture at Gartner is unlike no other. Everyone is there to help you succeed and grow into the young professional we all dream of being.

What I wish was different

Honestly, I do not wish anything had been different. I thought the length, location, and everything else about this internship was absolutely amazing.

Advice

One piece of advice I would share about my experience is to be yourself when working at Gartner. Everyone is there to support you and help you grow in whichever career path you decide to take within the company.

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Sales Intern

May - August 2019 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

Great way to gain sales experience with good pay and a housing stipend

What I wish was different

Company culture wasn’t great and experience was highly dependent upon what team you were assigned to

Advice

Focus on your metrics to qualify for the full bonus! Work on building connections with your team and other employees

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Account Executive Intern (Financial Services)

May - July 2019 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

Training process, established company with lots of resources

What I wish was different

Training in other departments besides sales

Advice

Be hungry! Ask questions and don’t be afraid to jump in

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Research Analyst Intern

May - August 2018 • Arlington County, VA

What I liked

Great people and environment, interesting work

What I wish was different

pay was slightly below competitors

Advice

HR is less than helpful

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Sales Territory Planning Intern

June - August 2017 • Stamford, CT

What I liked

I had ownership over a project that I was able to work on from start to finish.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more of a community of interns; while there were other interns at the company, the company did not do a good job of bringing us together, so I didn't meet anyone.

Advice

Make sure that your project is one with high impact that you can discuss in future interviews.

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Business Development Coordinator

May - August 2018 • Fort Myers, FL

What I liked

I love the collaborative culture at Gartner. Everyone leverages each other for success. As well, it is growth mindset environment meaning that you are continuously learning. If you like working with people and have a drive to always improve yourself this a job for you.

What I wish was different

Nothing, it was a great opportunity that further developed myself professionally.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you don’t know something and it’s really okay to fail. Everyone around you has failed at one point and has learned from their mistakes. So welcome feedback from colleagues and learn from your own mistakes!

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MSE Intern

May - August 2018 • Fort Myers, FL

What I liked

The highly competitive and intellectually enriching environment with great opportunities for advancement and recognition

What I wish was different

I felt alienated as the only HBCU student in a class of over 140 interns and the surrounding area mimicked this lack of diversity

Advice

Study hard to make sure you understand everything to perform your job as best as you can, but more than that listen be coachable and apply the feedback you are given

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Sales Intern

May - August 2019 • Fort Myers, FL

What I liked

Incredible company!! Lots to do with amazing people. Surrounded by successful people your age

What I wish was different

More transparency about internship changes

Advice

Take it! It’s an incredible opportunity

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Business Development Coordinator

May - August 2018 • Fort Myers, FL

What I liked

I liked the location and job duties of the position. I had the opportunity to intern with 135 interns while earning commission based on my performance.

What I wish was different

I wish I had a different manager.

Advice

Always ask for feedback and create as many relationships as possible.

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Research Analyst

July 2017 • Arlington, WA

What I liked

Working with smart, engaged, and kind colleagues. Great work/life balance.

What I wish was different

Long ramp-up for on-boarding and I didn't always feel challenged during the first few months.

Advice

Get to know colleagues outside of your practice area and approach problems with an interdisciplinary mindset.

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Global Event Production Intern

May - August 2018 • Stamford, CT

What I liked

Gartner provided a friendly and comfortable leaning environment to learn and grow as a business professional. They spent a lot of time presenting to me the value behind the work I did and took true initiative in my ambitions.

What I wish was different

Personally I had a long commute.

Advice

Do not be afraid to ask questions, and do not be afraid to fail. Do your best to learn and picture if you see yourself in the field.

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research analyst

July 2018 • Arlington, VA

What I liked

Gartner allows employees to gain a lot of knowledge quickly through their on boarding plan. By serving a group of clients, rather than just one client, Gartner provides experience and exposure that would take years to generate at a typical management consulting firm.

What I wish was different

Some times the job can lack guidance and you need to manage your manager. This, however, can be very common in most consulting jobs. Make sure to ask lots of questions and/or ask for clarification on your role.