The Home Depot

Merchandiser

February - August 2018 • Reno, NV

What I liked

Working in a team to solve problems set by the store and maintaining a strict sense of completion and perfection in store operations. Knowledgeable staff with a desire to help. Lots of physical labor. Very early hours only on weekdays.

What I wish was different

Less repetition in day to day tasks. Organised plans and approaches to each day.

Advice

Be ready to work very early hours and work at a fast pace.

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Finance Intern

May - August 2016 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

Incredibly structured. THD has the internship experience down to a science. They place you under specific teams, with managers that already have projects ready for you to start on. Project-based work gives interns a chance to see what the real world is like, as well as provide a meaningful impact over the course of the summer. The internship program also provides opportunities to volunteer in the community, as well as opportunities to have fun with other interns in a more casual setting. The culture at THD is amazing, and you can tell that they really value their interns.

What I wish was different

The internship program is huge, so you don't really get too much say in where you end up. Even within the finance department, there are several different teams who work in completely different ways from one another. Your actual work will be somewhat up to luck, but that doesn't mean you can't pitch your strengths to your manager and see if he/she can create a project for you based on those. I think this is just something that comes with the territory of a large company, though. I can't really say a bad thing about THD. I truly enjoyed the people that I was around and the support I felt from the company.

Advice

Be proactive with your team AND with the other interns. The company and intern class is so large, that it's impossible to meet everyone. But I think interns should do their best to do so. Senior members of the firm are open to grab coffee or lunch if you ask, so don't be afraid to ask. Even if THD doesn't end up being the right fit for you, you'd be surprised at how many connections you could make that stem from THD. Senior members have done great things in their careers, and they know people . Your fellow interns will all go off to do amazing things as well, so get to know them and keep in contact! I think THD fosters connectedness and collaboration. So if you just like to put your head down and work solo, it may not be the best place for you.

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