The culture at Werner is very welcoming. Everyone was willing to answer and question and provide unique experiences within the company. I had a variety of projects that let me explore a lot of different areas in industrial controls.
What I wish was different
One thing I wish had been different would be having a few larger projects that I could dig a bit deeper into.
Advice
Be open to new opportunities and do not be afraid to ask questions.
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eCommerce Intern
May - September 2023 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
Werner Electric is a fantastic place to intern! As an eCommerce intern, I was able to learn a lot in the short time working there as well as the interns do valuable work. All the people there are very welcoming and excited to work with the interns. As scary as it can be going into the presentation at the end of the summer it truly does pay off, and it is cool to be able to tell other employees what you have been working on. Everyone is that room is truly interested in what you have to say.
What I wish was different
One thing that I wish could have been different was just to have some more informal lunches with the other interns. I was a part of one intern lunch and I had a lot of fun being able to talk with them all about things other than work.
Advice
One piece of advice I'd give to new interns is to be a sponge. Take in and learn everything you possibly can. Learn about different areas in your department and if you want to look at a different department do it!
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Accounts Payable Intern
June 2022 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
I really like the culture here at Werner. Everyone is very willing to lend a hand or to direct you to the right place where your questions can be answered. I really liked the independence of the role while still knowing my questions are welcomed. Being able to present on our work and individual projects to the executive team was a really great opportunity as well. Lastly, being able to work with the other 13 interns on a group project was great because it allowed for networking and working with people my age.
What I wish was different
The only thing I can think of for a difference would be the pay because starting wages are becoming a lot more competitive.
Advice
Branch out and learn as much as you can about how a business operates and ask to job shadow roles that interest you. Werner is a great company to learn from, and the employees are willing to teach and give you their time.
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Marketing Projects Intern
May - August 2023 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
The company culture at Werner is hard to beat. Everyone is welcoming and kind. As an intern, I got the chance to complete my projects independently, but never felt like I couldn't ask questions. I am very grateful for the relationships I was able to create at Werner and would recommend this role to anyone.
What I wish was different
I wish there were more opportunities for intern collaboration both within and outside of work.
Advice
Never say no to any opportunity! Say yes to every event, meeting, project, etc. You will gain so much new insight and experience.
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eCommerce Intern
May - August 2023 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
I really enjoyed the people I worked with and how I was treated. I was always comfortable reaching out to my colleagues and felt like I learned a lot during my internship.
What I wish was different
I wish that the interns were able to bond earlier on, because later on in the year I felt like I was really close with everyone and enjoyed working with them.
Advice
I am very glad that I was exposed to many different mangers within the marketing department, which made my day-to-day schedule a lot easier with different tasks from different managers.
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HR Intern
May - August 2023 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
Everyone here is super welcoming and friendly, which create an atmosphere for learning. I had a lot of freedom to run with my project how I saw fit. They were projects that were meaningful where I was able to see the impact that they left.
What I wish was different
Nothing. It was an amazing experience.
Advice
Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and take every opportunity that is given to you.
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Continuous Improvement Intern
May - August 2022 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
The people at Werner were extremely welcoming and I solemnly felt that I was tasked with projects which would have a true positive effect on the company.
What I wish was different
Nothing. I am very satisfied with the experience.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions. The employees here are extremely kind and knowledgeable.
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Supply Chain Intern
May - September 2022 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
I enjoy the collaboration that is encouraged between other departments and with other interns, and the scope of the projects these collaborations bring about feel like they have genuine impact and importance to the state of the company.
What I wish was different
Nothing, I was very happy with what I got out of my internship experience.
Advice
Make sure you network with every department that interests you, opportunities could pop up to further enhance your experience here.
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RDC Operations Intern
June - August 2022 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
I enjoyed all the opportunities I was given to start my own projects as well as join in on a variety of projects with other employees. They give a lot of freedom for their interns to work on things their own way, but are also always willing to help if they can.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been able to start earlier in the summer because I would have been able to take part in larger scaled projects and had a larger impact overall.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions and share your own ideas. Everyone is very helpful and appreciate feedback.
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Supply Chain Intern
May 2022 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
I liked being able to work alongside people that have a lot of knowledge and experience in the industry.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to work more across departments.
Advice
I would say make sure to ask questions when you don't understand something. Everyone was more than willing to answer all of my questions.
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Financial Services Intern
May 2022 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
I like how everyone at Werner welcomes you onboard and the willingness to help others. Also, having an individual as well as a group project with other interns makes you feel valuable to the company.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Make connections with other employees and get to know them. Connect with them on LinkedIn, too.
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Tech Support Intern
May 2022 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
I liked the atmosphere and the jobs they allow you to do. They give you projects that can actually help out the company, so it is a great way to get real world experience.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Always reach out when you have a question. Everyone is willing to help you out and teach you.
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Financial Services Trading Analyst Intern
November 2021 - August 2022 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
Being able to work with the full time analysts and get a good understanding of the role of a financial services analyst. I also enjoyed being able to work on projects that directly effects the company.
What I wish was different
n/a
Advice
I would tell any applying intern to make the most of your opportunity by expanding your network and trying to work in as many different fields or departments as possible. Most departments are open to working with other interns.
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Projects Intern
May 2022 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
The people I worked with were extremely welcoming and helpful. They were always available to answer questions I had, help me with my projects, and so much more. Also, the projects I was involved with were very hands-on, giving me skills for the real world.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions and always take the opportunities presented to you.
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eCommerce Intern
June 2022 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
I loved being able to work on real-world projects that have a lasting impact.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been a bit more communication before the internship start date.
Advice
I would say don't be afraid to ask questions and share any ideas.
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Continuous Improvement
May 2022 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
I really enjoyed the people that I worked with. Everyone at Werner was very welcoming and helpful. I also liked that the tasks that I did had a direct impact on the company.
What I wish was different
I can't think of anything, this was a great experience.
Advice
Take in as much as you can while you are here. Do not be afraid to ask questions.
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Supply Chain Intern
May 2018 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
I learned a lot from simply being in a professional setting. Additionally, I got to contact vendors and work in Excel.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been older and taken more business courses.
Advice
Don’t be shy. Reach out and network. To get the most out of an internship, you should be 100% engaged and confident.
