I loved the work community and people I was working with. Everyone was very supportive and open to answering any questions I had.
What I wish was different
I wish I'd been able to have more hands on experience performing account manager tasks.
Advice
Go into it with a lot of questions and points of emphasis you want to learn. The community around you will teach you a lot if you continue to be curious.
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Sales Intern
May - August 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Being able to take the train down to city, and being able to network with my fellow interns and those on my sales team.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Never be afraid to ask for help especially in a professional setting. There will always be someone who is willing to help you.
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Sales intern
May 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
The people were amazing and really wanted to help you succeed
What I wish was different
I wish that I could’ve experienced all of the sales segments and that I wasn’t just assigned to one in order to see what fits me the best
Advice
Ask questions!! Never be afraid to really put yourself out there and learn
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Sales Intern
May - August 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
It was an awesome experience I never knew I would find a company that cares so much about their employees. I completely changed my career path after this internship. I was going into accounting or corporate finance and now I am pursuing a career in technology sales.
What I wish was different
Advice
Sales can be a career for anyone with any major, stay open-minded.
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Sales intern
May 2019 • Shelton, CT
What I liked
The company culture
What I wish was different
Advice
Get to know the people you work with. Networking is everything! You meet numerous vendors; such as Google, Microsoft, Sony and more.
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Corporate Central Sales Intern
May - August 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
A lot of networking opportunities, great projects that were challenging to complete, great working atmosphere and positive people
What I wish was different
I wish I would have received a few more projects to complete because sometimes I felt as though I was not effectively contributing to the company as much as I could have.
Advice
Go in with an open mind and meet as many people in as many different departments as possible.
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Sales Interns
May - August 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
The intern program was large and had a lot of good networking events and experiences
What I wish was different
Higher pay
Advice
Utilize all resources and attend as many networking events as possible
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Campus Intern
May 2018 • Laramie, WY
What I liked
Pick my hours. Solid company
What I wish was different
Not a huge fan of sales
Advice
Just get experience, it helps you figure out what you like and dont like
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Human Resources Intern
June - August 2019 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
Company culture & exposure to all aspects of the company
What I wish was different
Other HR interns in AZ
Advice
Learn as much as you can & ask lots of questions!
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Sales Intern
May - August 2019 • Cherry Hill, NJ
What I liked
I enjoyed gaining experience in sales more specifically in technology sales. Along with that learning about the industry I want to go into was very interesting
What I wish was different
I wish that I applied for internships earlier rather than later on in the year.
Advice
Get an internship in the industry and field that you potentially want to go into to assure yourself that you are making the right long term decision.
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Sales intern
May - August 2023 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Fun environment. Lots of free food and swag. They give lots of interns return offers.
What I wish was different
I didn't learn much or get a lot of valuable work experience.
Advice
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Project Manager Intern
June - August 2020 • Vernon Hills, IL
What I liked
I liked how supportive CDW employees were
What I wish was different
I wish I could have actually gone into the office instead of working virtually
Advice
Be brave and ask questions, also, dont be afraid to try new things.
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Strategic Technical Campus Intern
December 2016 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
The internship provides a lot exposure to real world business and technical initiatives.
What I wish was different
The position is brand new and is still being formalized.
Advice
Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and work on projects you have no prior experience for.
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Sales Intern
June - August 2021 • Eatontown, NJ
What I liked
- Great program
- Networking opportunities
- Tech. industry is exciting
- Great partnerships
- Interesting projects and presentations
- Learned a lot
What I wish was different
I wish it was more collaborative.
Advice
Take advantage of the network!
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Sales Intern
June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Great experience, friendly coworkers, learned a lot and opened my eyes to a new industry. Great company to work for, there's a good chance I'll be accepting the full-time position after graduation.
What I wish was different
I wish I had gone out of my way to meet more coworkers and explored more of the city.
Advice
Don't be afraid to have fun, but take it seriously as well. Also get out of your comfort zone and get to know as many people as you can. Networking is very important and can open tons of opportunities for the future.
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Sales Intern
May - August 2019 • Shelton, CT
What I liked
Great team environment. Felt like I was a part of the organization as an intern.
What I wish was different
I would have liked to have had actual experience doing sales aka calling into accounts. Each representative had a book of accounts, so it was made clear that we could not call anyoneZ
Advice
It is a great experience as long as you make the most of it. Plenty of perks and will most likely get a full time offer.
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Sales Intern
July - August 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Meeting new people
What I wish was different
I would like to have learned more about technology
Advice
No matter what, going out and meeting people is a learning experience
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Sales Intern
June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Great professional development
What I wish was different
Not many projects for interns
Advice
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Intern
June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Everyone was very nice, helpful, and I got an idea of how it is like to work for a corporation.
What I wish was different
I would like to have worked on larger deals and also start working on deals earlier.
Advice
Be sure to ask questions! You can always reach out to other areas of the company to learn about people's experiences.
