Splunk

Product Management Intern

June - September 2021 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I loved the company culture and the benefits of working there.

What I wish was different

I wish there was a more structured program.

Advice

Never be afraid to reach out and be proactive.

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Program Management Intern

June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

This summer, my manager and team were super supportive and helped be define and achieve my goals. The company has great culture where most people are very casual and easily approachable, but everyone is expected to get their work done.

What I wish was different

The onboarding process was not very well defined so it was hard to get up and running at the beginning of the summer. It would've been nice to have had more guidance during the first few weeks, but the lack of structure gave me the opportunity to demonstrate independence by learning about the company and the products I was working on.

Advice

Be confident in yourself and know that it's ok to make mistakes. Internships are a great time to try out different roles, and even try things outside the scope of the role you were hired for. There's no better time and place to experiment with your job because internships are literally meant to be the practice playground for your career.

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Sales Engineer Intern

June - August 2019 • McLean, VA

What I liked

Really awesome office, had the chance to get hands on experience in addition to network with really experienced professionals in the field. Everybody there was super kind and always ready to lend a helping hand.

What I wish was different

Interns were paid different amounts.

Advice

Make sure to start certifications early!

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Field Marketing Intern

May - August 2019 • McLean, VA

What I liked

I loved the freedom to work on a latitude of projects and gain experience in many different areas of marketing. I was able to grow my network and immerse myself in the culture

What I wish was different

Advice

Don't be afraid to put yourself out there and volunteer to work on many projects. They will improve your experience and help you gain more knowledge

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IT Operations Intern

June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed the feel of a corporate environment and being able to experience the heart of the SIlicon Valley.

What I wish was different

I wish that I was able to interact with the other interns more because I didn't really get time to meet them.

Advice

To do as much work as possible and be really eager to learn because it invites further opportunities and experience.

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Risk Analyst Intern

May 2019 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Work isn't anything like school. There are no directions, no due dates, no grades. It takes some getting used to but once you acclimate it gets easy. Especially if its with a company you can be passionate about.

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Brand/Communication Intern

June 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

My team, job, and the company culture!

What I wish was different

n/a

Advice

Never feel intimidated by anyone, and make an effort to get to know the people you meet at work. We are all human, and nobody is objectively "better" than anyone else. Don't just network, build genuine relationships that can last after your internship.

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