I felt as though I was a real employee at this company. I was trained thoroughly, all of my questions were answered, and I felt as though I was respected and valued.
What I wish was different
I think that within the company itself, the recruiting staff had a difficult time finding enough applicants to recruit, which created a stressful environment for workers.
Advice
While this internship was not directly related to what I am studying (I am communications and the internship was HR) I still learned a lot about myself and what I want to do with my future. I think stepping outside of the box for this internship gave me a valuable experience and a new set of skills I would not have had otherwise.
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Sales Associate
May 2019 • Orlando, FL
What I liked
My coworkers and the regular customers
What I wish was different
Management behavior
Advice
N/A
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Human Resources Intern
May 2019 • Warren, MI
What I liked
The ability to work first hand with an HR advisor and recruiting team. Everyone I worked with was great and welcomed me to the team with open arms. The autonomy that was given to me to make decisions and interview candidates. I enjoyed seeing the work I put in on reports and databases be used in meetings to explain overall company goals. I learned a lot because I was always doing something new each day which excited me.
What I wish was different
More time learning the business side of Speedway. I spent most of my time strictly within HR functions.
Advice
An internship experience in my field of study was more beneficial to my long term career growth than any single class was. Getting that real world experience is unmatched
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Customer Service Representative
June - August 2019 • Aurora, IL
What I liked
My coworkers were incredible and everyone truly worked like a team to keep the business moving.
What I wish was different
Sometimes saying yes to the overnight shifts wasn't the greatest idea.
Advice
Always speak to customers md people in general with respect. You never know just how much that can mean to someone.
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HR Intern
June - August 2019 • Albany, NY
What I liked
I was able to learn a lot about the company and what role HR plays in it. The people I interacted with were all very friendly and always willing to help and teach me new things. They really accepted me in to the department like I was family and made me comfortable which I was very appreciative of. They also really tried to tailor the experience to be relevant to what my major is in order to help me get more out of the whole experience.
What I wish was different
It was the first year for Speedway to recruit HR Interns so the schedule was a little up in the air. You really had to go with the flow. I was fine with it, but it would have been nice to have a pretty set schedule at the beginning.
Advice
I would say that this doesn't apply to all of Speedway. The region that I was in provided me with this amazing experience. However, Speedway is a good company to work for and they always try to take care of their employees in the best way possible.
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Working
May 2019 • Salisbury, NC
What I liked
Everything
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Continue to strive for more
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Human Resources Intern
April 2019 • Perrysburg, OH
What I liked
How much I learned about Human Resources and recruiting in general
What I wish was different
Advice
1
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Corporate Operations Intern
May - August 2019 • Edison, NJ
What I liked
Excellent Program
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Make the most of it. Do more than what you are told
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Sales Associate
June - August 2018 • Brownsville, TX
What I liked
The kindness of my co-workers and customers
What I wish was different
A different work shift
Advice
The best way to past time is by working. Also, relate with customers, talk to them, as they do appreciate your kindness and pay you back by bringing you a smile when you see them coming in.
