My Gemini internship experience provided an incredible opportunity to lead and own projects that had a real impact. The environment had a great balance of independent leadership and mentorship, which allowed for immense growth and profound learning over the summer. Additionally, beyond individual projects the internship program had a defined structure where speaker series and workshops developed invaluable skills.
What I wish was different
Despite having a phenomenal remote work experience at Gemini, I feel that an in-person internship would have been more valuable for building relationships with interns/employees.
Advice
I recommend talking to as many individuals as you can to learn and receive advice from the passionate talent at Gemini.
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Software Engineer Intern
June - August 2022 • Apopka, FL
What I liked
From the start interns are given the freedom to begin implementing solutions and make tangible changes to existing practices. The team I worked on ensured I was able to function in the role of a full time new hire which was immensely useful and gratifying. Beyond the role in Gemini, professional development was highlighted and helped to strengthen individuals as candidates when looking for future full time career opportunities. Intern Manager kept the cohort engaged and connected throughout the Summer.
What I wish was different
I don't currently have any negative actionable feedback, was absolutely thrilled and satisfied with the Summer.
Advice
The open culture is always spoken about, but everyone at Gemini is genuinely always willing to help, lead or just chat and give their insights. Make yourself available and keep an open mindset and you will come away much better than when you started.
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Software Engineer Intern
June - August 2022 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Gemini's culture was wonderful. I was encouraged to ask questions and reach out to anyone, and I loved that no one was judging me for asking possibly "stupid" questions. Gemini exhibited the dynamic atmosphere of a start-up while having the stability of a big corporate, so basically had the best of both worlds!
Besides the culture, the internship program introduces you to the world of cryptocurrency, web3, and NFTs, for which I was very thankful.
What I wish was different
Nothing really comes to mind for now.
Advice
Don't be afraid to reach out or ask questions. You learn more that way and you get things done faster that way.
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Marketplace Operations Intern
June - August 2022 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I really liked the professional development sessions, and the networking opportunities with Gemini employees across the company, and overall I enjoyed being a really valued member of my team. Usually, interns don't have the ability to make meaningful impacts over such a short period of time, but I felt as if I definitely had the resources to do so.
What I wish was different
More transparency of return offers would be nice since it was difficult being employed during a crypto winter as a student.
Advice
The internship was truly an amazing opportunity, I would recommend utilizing the powerful Gemini network to your advantage and meeting as many people as possible, although being remote makes this a little hard.
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TechOps Intern
June - August 2021 • New York City, NY
What I liked
The project I worked on was complex, challenging, satisfying, and a brilliant learning experience. Being given the opportunity to work on something legitimately meaningful inspired me to do the best work that I could do.
Also, my coworkers were all extremely friendly and willing to lend their expertise. Being able to work on a small well-knit team where everyone has a say was thrilling.
Another charming aspect were the weekly coffee chats we had, in which us interns met up with heads of different branches in the company to learn more about other departments, what they do, how they operate, etc. Much of the time you get locked into one small corner of a company as an intern, so that really opened up opportunities for me.
What I wish was different
My entire experience was almost entirely remote. I would've loved to engage with my coworkers more in person, but logistics made that difficult.
