Coherent Corp.

Sales Intern

June - August 2021 • Sunnyvale, CA

What I liked

I really liked the flexibility that working remote from home offered. I also enjoyed that I had clear communication at all times with my superior, who was also very understanding and made working during the pandemic so much more tolerable. I also liked the weekly sales meeting that I was able to sit in on, and learn more about what is to be a salesperson. The company held "Intern Lunch & Learns" as well, where all of the interns were invited to listen to a guest speaker and lunch together. It was a great networking moment as well, with a chance to meet a potential mentor.

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to meet my fellow employees and my boss in person, but it was still great seeing them over zoom.

Advice

I advise trying to pick up as many skills as you're able to during your internship, especially if it is remote. I learned so much more about Excel and Salesforce, for example, because I would try to learn shortcuts and other skills while completing projects.

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Draftsman

May 2016 • Saxonburg, PA

What I liked

The atmosphere. The fact that I was doing the same jobs that the engineers and draftsmen employees were doing.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Safety intern

May - August 2019 • Saxonburg, PA

What I liked

The company culture made it fun to wake up and go to work everyday.

What I wish was different

I would have stayed an intern if it was possible.

Advice

Be open to learn and you will learn so many new things you never thought you would end up applying to your job.

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Manufacturing Associate

June - August 2019 • East Hanover, NJ

What I liked

I enjoyed that the managers and leaders of the group had me sit in on a lot of the important meetings, valuing my input.

What I wish was different

I wish that my drive had been a lot shorter.

Advice

I would reccomend to everyone that you don't just talk to people in your group. Get lunch with your boss , other managers and coworkers to learn from them.

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