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I really enjoyed my experience. While the SEC would let me stay on for a few more months, I chose to end on my specified end date so that I could have more time. I really enjoyed the opportunity to work in an office with bright people. It forced me to manage my time well. Without that responsibility, I have more free time than I know what to do with now.

In terms of job prospects, the SEC has a pathways program for interns, although it is highly competitive. My colleagues also offered to connect me with their contacts in financial services. Since that is not the industry that I want to go into at the moment, the internship did not directly lead to a job. However, I am staying in touch with many of the people I worked with and may try to return in the future, as I loved the culture. In addition, it is a strong experience to leverage for future job applications.

Because of AmerisourceBergen, I have a network of invaluable connections. I am not staying to intern there his summer; the company had to discontinue the internship program because of budget cuts. One of my coworkers here at ABC connected me with a friend of hers who owns a digital marketing company. I am currently considering pursuing an internship with that company for this upcoming summer, in addition to a couple of other opportunities. Because of the skills I was able to develop at AmerisourceBergen over the past ten months and put on my resume, I will be able to take advantage of an opportunity this summer that will put me in a good position to do whatever I want to do after I graduate.

My internship experience with AstraZeneca was very rewarding. I felt the team treated me as if I were a full-time employee and included me in all aspects of the work that they were doing. Because of this, I learned a lot about the role of IT in the pharmaceutical industry. Additionally, I enjoyed working with and getting to know many of the other interns that were onsite. In terms of job prospects, I have decided not to intern with AZ this summer as I have found an opportunity with another firm. However, after the summer, if I do not enjoy my time at this new firm, I would seriously consider applying to AZ’s Global IT Rotational program.

My ten month internship at AmerisourceBergen was very fulfilling. The connections I made and lessons I learned throughout my extended stay are two takeaways that will help me in the future. I gained value knowledge through meeting people from different departments, spearheading various Operations projects, and having the added value of working for a Fortune 16 company. Due to current budget cuts within the company, I will not be returning to work at ABC full-time, although I have been interviewing and networking with various companies to pursue other opportunities in the greater Philadelphia area.

The last 3 months of my internship have proved to be a great experience for me. This is my fourth internship with the Comcast and, as I reflect on my experiences, I can definitely say that this has been the most challenging internship I have had thus far. Because I was working in the tax department, I had to develop my business acumen and depth of knowledge within this area which was a challenge at first. In addition to this, because the tax reports are too large to manipulate in excel, I needed to learn the functionality of other workflow applications such as sql, tableau, and alteryx with minimal need for consultation. Overall I am very happy with my experiences during this internship, the connections I have made, and knowledge I have acquired. I am currently set to work with the dept until graduation. During this time, I hope to exceed the expectations of my superiors and receive a full time offer to remain with the company.

My internship with Subaru of America has been great. My last day as an intern will be May 20th. I have learned so much in the 10+ month time span I have been at Subaru and have made so many connections. I have been able to work on projects that I never thought I would be able to work on as an intern. I would highly recommend Subaru’s internship program to anyone that is interested. As far as job offers are concerned, Subaru is still in the process of interviewing for entry level positions, so I have not received a job offer yet, but I should be hearing about whether I get one or not within the next month.

Working for Comcast as a summer intern was the best experience of my professional life thus far. Being on the inside of an enormous business helped me truly appreciate the complexity of running an enormous conglomerate, as Comcast is essentially a business of businesses. Running a large-scale telecommunications corporation is incredibly complex, and the level of complexity more than doubles when you add in the entertainment wing that is NBCUniversal. Seeing this company from the inside looking out, as opposed to how I had always viewed Comcast as an external customer, showed me what is takes to run a massive organization. Being a part of Philadelphia’s largest and fastest-growing business gave me an unparalleled level of insight into the corporate world. Going forward, however, I will be pursuing a much different opportunity. This summer, I will be working as a Private Equity Analyst Intern for a local start-up firm. Though I applied for a position in Comcast’s finance department and was ultimately rejected, as I’ve progressed through my studies in school, I’ve determined that a career in corporate finance is simply not for me. That being said, the internship and the application process thereafter were both great learning experiences. I am fortunate to have worked for this great company, and I will use the knowledge I gained along the way as a vital stepping stool towards my goals in my professional career.

My experience at AmeriHealth has been very fulfilling. During my time at the company, I got the opportunity to learn from and work with some amazing people, most of whom are still mentors to me to this very day. Every company boasts about being “for the people” but I can honestly say that I have never worked for a company until now whose true corporate values was to provide care for the poor and underserved. I would recommend their internship program to anyone who is interested in the healthcare/medical industry. As of now, I have found an opportunity with another firm, but I would definitely consider returning one day. In fact, I am meeting with my supervisor next week to catch up and discuss all that has changed since leaving. Overall, it has been a great internship experience for me. The lessons learned, the connections made and the knowledge acquired has helped me to grow personally, academically, and professionally.

My internship experience at AmerisourceBergen has been an amazing learning experience. Within 10 months, I had the opportunity to work on several various projects, including research projects for strategic account customers, website building, social media marketing, ad creation, etc. In past internships, I was always tasked with projects in one specific area. AmerisourceBergen provided me with the ability to expand my knowledge and skills. I’ve met so many people that have played a huge role in my learning. These are connections that I’ll have for life. My team has taken the time to teach me tools and tactics that will help me in any future position. Also, they always took the time to listen to what I was interested in and assign projects based off of that. While I won’t be working at AmerisourceBergen full time, I’m grateful for my time there.

My internship experience flew by because I had such a great time throughout the 3 months. Being my first taste of the corporate world, my time at EY showed me that being responsible and knowing how to manage my time and expectations only becomes more important after graduation. I got a chance to learn from a very bright and driven group of professionals who will continue to mentor and guide me through the beginning of my professional career. I became accustom to the firm’s culture and I can appreciate the values and ethics of the company and definitely see myself fitting in. Fortunately I received an offer to return in the Summer of 2016 to take on the next level of the internship program. I am very excited to be reunited with all the professionals I have worked and built relationships with during this internship. Overall going through this internship experience taught me a lot of lessons I would not have learned in the classroom so I am glad I took the opportunity.

My internship was very rewarding in multiple ways. First off, my team was great and I made some new friends here. My internship also provided me with invaluable insight as to what it is like working in the corporate world. I am luck enough to be able to stay here full time starting in June. This is ideal because I do not have to worry about interviews or training as I can just slide right into my full time role.

My internship was a continuation of a part-time position from last summer. Over the last few months, I was given significantly more responsibilities and was able to work on a range of new projects. Overall, the experience has been super rewarding and I am looking forward to continuing here full-time after graduation this summer.

I had a very rewarding experience working at SEI Investments. I made countless friends and connections some of which even became mentors. Unfortunately, the position and department I was working in did not quite fit what I wanted to do full-time once I graduate, and at the time there was not openings that would better fit my MIS degree. Instead, I will be working full-time at Pfizer as a Business Technology Associate where I will be able to better leverage what I learned from my MIS classes.

My experience at ReminderMedia has been amazing. Looking back, I realize how much I actually learned during my internship. I learned tons of soft skills like communication, professionalism, and leadership as well has technical skills like Tableau, MySQL, and Excel. I will not be staying on part-time with ReminderMedia because the Business Intelligence department is very small and they do not need another employee at this time. I was recently hired full-time however, with Protiviti as a Consultant in IT starting in the summer. While interviewing at Protiviti, I was able to talk about my internship during the interview, which I believe helped get me the job. While is was not always easy balancing the internship, school, and work, I am grateful for my experience and I appreciate the opportunity that ReminderMedia has given me.

The experience I gained through the hands on experience at International Visitors Center of Los Angeles has made me more of a problem solver and a more effective public speaker. With the technical portions of my job being a huge gain for me when learning to use the WordPress Platform or holding weekly meetings with the staff to update and get more feedback on what I was doing with their new site. I currently am starting the job search for a full-time position and hopefully stay in the Philadelphia Region.

I really enjoyed my experience at ReminderMedia. It has been great to learn about all the aspects of a company and just how essential different departments can be to one another. I have spoke to my boss on possibly staying on part-time with ReminderMedia but because the Sales Operations department is very small and they do not need another employee at this time I’d only be able to come back for another internship. So I have that as a fallback plan but am still actively pursuing and dedicated to finding a full time position. I have a phone interview scheduled on Friday and had a few in person interviews already last week so fingers crossed. Persistence I believe is the most important skill when it comes to job hunting, the hunter cannot let positions they didn’t get push them down but rather help them learn and push them to other opportunities.

My experience as an intern for Accolade provided me with the hand-on experience that a classroom setting cannot fully prepare you for. A lot of this knowledge I learned was simple day-to-day interactions, such as, getting used to working in a professional environment and meetings. At Accolade, I was also able to meet a multitude of connection that will assist me further in my career. Not only connection, but I was able to improve my professional self with the technical skills I gathered during my internship. Finally, my experience at Accolade was a great opportunity for me and is it is major factor in my offer from AstraZeneca for this summer.

I really enjoyed my experience at ACE Group. I met some really amazing people that I still keep in touch with. I was able to learn more about the insurance industry and gained some valuable life lessons. I was able to improve on my communication skills and learned how to fit into a new culture. I loved the culture at ACE it was laid back and not intimidating but still professional. I had the opportunity to stay there part time during my Fall 2015 semester which I was very excited about. Since there was an acquisition taken place at that time, everyone was really busy, so I was able to work on my own without much of supervision. Due to this, I gained the ability to make valuable decisions and learned to trust my own work without the need for supervision.

My internship at Genesis was a fantastic opportunity that gave me so much more experience in the data analytics and strategic side of HR which is what I most enjoy. Through this internship I gained valuable experience that ultimately enabled me to get a job in Lincoln Financial Group’s Leadership Preparation Program. I will be starting this July with Lincoln as a Performance and Risk Management Associate. Working in a process consultant capacity and deploying Lean Six Sigma throughout the organization.

Describe your experience? Anybody staying on part-time? Anybody have a lead on a permanent job?

My internship at TriMED Health was a good front door that guiding me into the professional career path. It gave me experience and also some ideas in real business work. During this spring semester, I have chance to stay as part time. I appreciate that opportunity because it is hard to find a job as international student. I think the most important skill which I can bring back is communication. Even I still have grammar mistakes when I speak, most of my coworkers are very patient to listen. From the internship, I learn that you should ask questions and watch how other people did their job. Learning some ideas from that.

i really enjoyed my experience with my internship. I learned the ropes of the company and I think I did an awesome job. This is the time to enjoy hone you skills in developing your soft and hard skills to stand out. Everyone with a business degree, I think should have an internship experience. I think having an internship helps with external and internal strengths that will assist in school and professional life. The internship also led to a full time job offer as well.

I think the most important takeaway from Data Science is that data really is crucial to our every day lives. This course showed me ways in which I am connected to data of which I never knew by any means. I loved learning about how data is integrated into nearly every aspect of society in some way. I would explain to a prospective student in this course that it essentially outlines how data can be used in the world. It isn’t super intricate, and is definitely a course that anyone can take on successfully as long as they pay attention and do the readings. Overall, taking this course was a positive experience.

My biggest takeaway from the course is how integral data is in our society and how important the analysis is. The class made me think of data from very different perspectives and offered ways to interpret it properly. I would advise any prospective to be more cognizant before going into the course about what exactly data is and to be aware of what it does. Many take it as a pre-requisite to MIS 2101, and I feel confident going into this course with the knowledge that I’ve gained from Data Science.

The most important takeaway from this course is whether small or not, data will always be important in some point of everyone’s life. There are so many sources for any topic, and learning to make them into visualizations was actually exciting. Most people (well, at least I did) take this data for granted, not realizing that without it, we are just living in unorganized chaos. If a MIS0855 scholar approached, I would simply say get ready to learn. I’d recommend Professor Miller as well, making sure the student ends up with the right instructor.

Before taking this course, I was ignorant of the data world. MIS 0855 taught me how vast the data world is, and how it’s transformed into daily use of information. Incoming scholars will learn how to convert raw data into presentable information that inspires knowledgeable interpretations.

The most important thing I took from this course was that data is everywhere, and that if you look hard enough, you will find meaning in it. I never considered before how much data is made and kept daily before today, nor did I really understand what MIS could do. I would tell a future MIS scholar that this course is about learning to think factually, and visualize data. I’d warn them that they may end up an MIS major by the end of it.

My most important takeaway is my sense of appreciation for data as an asset. Through this course, I have learned new methods to analyze and play around with data. It’s so much more interesting than I expected. If I explained this course to other students, I would say it is an exciting class about data that can help you in real life.

The most important takeaway from the class is the vast amounts of things that can be done using data. I was able to use material that I learned in this class and apply them to my job. In doing so, I really felt as if I added value to the company using the education I learned in this class. I will be able to use some of the knowledge that I learned in this course consistently at my job and that is by far the most important takeaway from the class.

I believe the most important take-away from this class is that data is constantly getting bigger, and collected at a faster rate, and that this will continue into the future, making for a heavy demand for MIS professionals in the business world to be able to deal with this data and for them to be able to turn that data into actionable knowledge. This class really made me realize how intimately integrated data is into almost everything we do in our daily lives, in ways we may have never before imagined. I would tell a future student in this class that it was about learning how to harness the power of the data that is all around us to be able to turn it into something insightful and of value to the business and educational world, as well as studying principles of data visualization in order to make presentations more impactful.

The most important thing I learn from this course is recognizing how often we interact with data in our daily lives. The course also introduced a variety of useful programs and tools such as Tableau, Excel, and Piktochart to understand, analyze and display data. I would say that MIS 0855 is a very enjoyable and informative course which gives us basic understanding of data; it is helpful and relevant for everyone regardless of their major.

The most important takeaway from this course is understanding the importance of data, and data is everywhere in people’s’ daily life. By analysing data, people can get a lot of informations from it. For example, the way that insurance companies use to adjust customers’ premiums. If I had to explain to a future MIS0855 scholar what this course was about, I would say that this course let you know how this world is surrounded by data, and how useful the data is.

From my perspective the most important takeaway from this course was the usage of Tableau. I’ll be using it all summer and the exposure to it in this class was super helpful. Understanding the ways in which we can describe data through visualizations, how to represent that data, as well as manipulate it to be seen in the desired way.

The most valuable thing I learned throughout the class is the amount of application that data science brings to businesses. I never realized how valuable KPI’s and Visualizations could be to businesses, as an accurate system to get feedback on products and practices. If I were to explain the course to a scholar, I’d say we analyze data from everywhere, create graphics to visualize it, and strategically adjust practices based on the data.

The biggest takeaway from this course is how we can regcognize how data is a daily party of our lives. In addition, we get to use Tableau to make data visualization instead of just using Excel. For future scholars, I would say this course will help you to identify and analyze data in many ways. Seeing as how big data is such a current thing, this class will give you an idea of what is big data and possibly provide useful lessons in using this for real life situation.

The most important thing to take away from this class is how data comes into play in our lives everyday and how it will be sufficient to know the in’s and out’s of data for our future jobs. I would explain to a future MIS0855 student that this class is crucial in order to learn how to work with different kinds of data and how it can be useful when it comes to decision making inferences.

The subject of our group project is the research of population and ownership of pets (specifically dogs and cats) to suggest development strategies for pet care companies.
Our team has Ngoc-Tran Tran, Arlo Ante, Nhan H Nguyen, Jiayue Zhu and Ngoc Pham.

Our team is working on determining the relationship between high school drop-out rates, household incomes and crime rates in different districts in Philadelphia.

Our team consists of:
– Qisheng Chen.
– Erin R. Kearney
– Heshuo Zhang
– Yi Xuan Zhou
– Linh H. Dang (me)

Our team will present the Rise and Decline of Kobe Bryant. Our team has Kevin Bradley, Korah Sabu, Nate Tomcho, Stanley John, and Christopher Jackson

Our team is using 2013 MLB baseball statistics to find out which teams and players performed the best. We also are using the statistics to identify which positions have the highest and lowest batting averages.

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John Barone

One thing that my internship has taught me so far that I definitely did not learn in the classroom is that it is better to build relationships with your co-workers that are more than just professional. I have learned that everyone on my time is just a grown up college kid and do not want to always focus on work. They have showed me that is is important to take breaks form work and talk about things like weekend plans and beer. Going into my internship I thought I would be in a strict environment where work is the primary focus at all times. I was very surprised to find that my work environment is more about getting along with everyone and having a good time.

I have acquired many soft skills through my internship that I otherwise would not have in my classes. My boss has consistently reiterated how important it is to leave a good impression on everyone that I interact with in any corporate or professional setting. This includes a firm handshake, active and attentive participation in meetings, and communicating effectively with many different personalities in mind. I have also learned the importance of asking questions to fully understand project objectives, in order to provide my boss with exactly what was requested, and more.

In my internship, I’ve learned that most projects in real life do not adhere to a syllabus. There have been days where I was told to do something, and then told the next day that I should wait a couple of weeks to get used to it.

I’ve also learned that things are not always fair. In my classes, my grades reflect my work; I have a lot of control. In work, I sometimes see my peers work hard and go unnoticed. The level of their work does not always reflect the levels of praise or accolades they receive.

I have learned a lot about the personalities of different types and stages of professionals. Business is not always objective. HR does not always follow up when they say they will. Nothing will ever be handed to you. It is important to always be attentive and to form good, healthy relationships with those you work with and for if you want to succeed.

The first lesson I learned is that networking is key. Finding a job is much easier when you have built a strong network. Anywhere you go with your career, particularly in the business world, is impacted by your network.

The second lesson I learned is that I am ready to do the work needed. At school, you spend so much time learning new material and getting graded on your knowledge that you feel that there are gaps in your understanding. Covering such a wide breadth of new materials consistently while being told about all the possibilities out there is overwhelming. When you start an internship and you learn one function or a few tasks at a time, it makes you realize that you are ready for the workforce. Of course, not being graded makes it less stressful although then you have to self-regulate to make sure that your deliverables are high-quality.

Besides learning some technical skills from my internship, I have learned that your co-workers want you to succeed. You have to build relationships with each one to understand them. You have to make important connections in your networks that can help you land a job over someone who doesn’t know anybody. Networking and being able to understand people’s background are skills that I learned. Another lesson I learned from my manager was always keep a suit jacket near your office. There may be times where executives may want to speak with you and you need to look your best. And lastly, the most important lesson is always try and be the best. Everyone is watching you and they will note how late you stay or how attentive you are when doing assigned jobs.

During my internship, I have learned that building close relationships with my co-workers is really important. Whenever I had a question and my manager was busy, I would have to rely on those who sat around me for help. If I did not make an effort to get to know my co-workers, I could not have gotten help from them as easily as I did, so the importance of building relationships is something I learned from this internship. Building relationships is also great because all of my co-workers were extremely helpful so they often told me the in’s and out’s of the company. This allowed me to understand and get to know the company a lot better.

In my internship, I’ve learned to incredible importance of properly taking initiative when given a task to complete, either as an individual or as a member of a team. When you make a commitment to your employer, it is key to follow through on that commitment. Your credibility will take a huge hit if you do not complete a task within a specified period of time, and your superiors will think differently of you from that point on, unless you do something to improve your credibility going forward. And, when working on a team, it is important to manage taking initiative with being a team player. No one wants a member of their team to dominate conversation, because it will make them reluctant to contribute to the project as a whole.

Something you can’t learn in class that I’ve learned throughout my internship experience is the power of networking. In class they teach us if you want a certain job you need to have a certain GPA, a certain Degree, and a certain skill set. However, that isn’t always going to be enough to get you where you want to go. Through strong networking alone someone who might not be as qualified for a task or job might end up in that position just because they know someone who will vouch for them or because they have a relationship with the person looking to fill the position. With the internet, LinkedIn, and social media the world has become a smaller place so you’ll be surprised to find out who knows who and who can help advance your professional career.

During my internship, there were quite a few lessons and tips that I learned that I wouldn’t have learned in the classroom or from a textbook. One such lesson is the ability to establish effective relationships with your coworkers. Simply getting to know someone and their “story” can go a far way in developing a healthy work relationship. Knowing who you work with can be very helpful when you need some assistance with a task or assignment. Another important lesson I learned was to always take pride in fulfilling a duty or task, no matter how small. It’s not the size of the task that matters but how you go about completing it. Lastly, I learned the importance of offering to be involved. Being helpful to others can go a far way when it’s reciprocated in a time when you really need it.

One of the greatest lessons i have learned during my internships with Comcast is that ” Your network is your net worth.” As an intern, it is absolutely necessary to build effective relationships in the workplace. Not only to familiarize yourself with the team or organization but to have a team of people on your side when conversion opportunities are on the table. It is important to be present and visible within a company so that people can put a name to face when they see your resume come on their desk. I have also learned that its important to document your processes for completing different tasks. In previous internships, I would pull and manipulate the same reports. My tasks became very repetitive and seemed like second nature after a while. However, in this internship, i am working on different projects every week, so it is very important to document processes and procedures so that superiors do not have to repeat themselves.

One lesson I learned is that projects get put on hold frequently and what you’re currently working on may change the next day. In class, we have assignments with due dates that have been planned in advance. Those due dates may change depending on the professor, however they usually remain consistent. In my internship, there are many ad hoc projects that could be due that day or maybe a week later. Also, projects that I’ve been working on for a week could suddenly get delayed. So many aspects could cause this, such as a hold on the budget or a manager deciding to go another way. There’s so much change within an organization that it can be tough to know what your day-to-day activities will be.

There are many things that I have learned from my experience at my internship that I could not learn in the classroom. One of the biggest was simply learning how to work in a professional environment and with my co-workers. Since most of my work has been done either in a group setting or one on one with my supervisor, learning to deal with people in the work setting came quickly. As others wrote about, a lot of it comes down to the individual’s personality and your relationship with them. These experiences have taught me a great deal on the casual and professional side of socializing in a work environment.

Three things that my internship has taught me so far that I definitely did not learn in the classroom. One is that I have to understand different personality types. Some of my co-workers are more serious. They are just doing their job. They do not want to talk about personal life, share some interests from themselves or make a joke. Some co-workers are more easy-going person. They want to talk about these things. The other lesson I learned is that always asking your supervisor about what something else I could help after you have done your work. Don’t wait someone ask you about do you done your job. It has to be show more motive. Besides, I also learned that managers always watch you even if you don’t realize that. They may not tell you what your performance in that time, but they still know whether you are doing your work.

at my internship one lesson I learned was that taking responsibility for your own mistakes and taking the proper time to learn and correct them can show a great deal to your employers about who you are. At the beginning of my 2nd internship I was often missing important things within my referrals that the sales team could have used as leverage to help close customers. I could have blamed it on improper training or something but owned up to my own mistakes and began studying the more senior employees notes to see where I could improve. The fact that I took responsibility for my mistakes and made strides to fix them myself I could tell was something my boss and my team responded. receiving my first spark(instant message) from my boss saying “good note Tyler” was one of the best feelings ever because I knew I had finally made it over that learning curve I was experiencing in the beginning and it wasn’t going unrecognized. Taking pride and responsibility for your work can go a long way.

One thing that I’ve learned in my internship is to have a balance between your work life and personal life. An older and really great person I worked with gave me advice about work and life in general. One of the many great advice he gave me was to not overwork yourself to the point where you make work your only life. It’s important to over achieve in your career but when it interferes with your work, then it becomes a problem. He told me how he used to come to work even on weekends and stay there all day and it affected his family and personal life. This is one of many things I’ve learned that I couldn’t learn in the classroom.

One thing that I learned during my internship that I couldn’t learn in a textbook or the classroom was to keep a good balance between work and my time to myself. Having a good balance between both have been very vital. When I was over worked at time I saw that I was less productive in what I was doing. But when I had a good mix of the two it made it easier to do work. Also, I learned how to work with different types of people during my internship. Everyone works differently and sometimes you need to adapt to how others are to work more efficiently with them. I saw that for some people I needed to be more personable with them in order to make sure the do what they needed to and some always got their work done in time to hand over to me. Having that ability to adapt is key to succeeding in the workforce because things never work out just the way you want them to and you need to be able to work with what you are given.

I would say one of the big lessons I learned was project management in a working environment (rather than academic environment). As a student our group projects a typically short term projects, deadlines are very firm, group members can meet at almost any time (especially in the late evening), and usually your project is one of their top priorities as well because they want a good grade. In the working world this can be a lot different. Over the course of my internship I had some projects than spanned just a couple months, and others I took part in that were a multi-year project. Something I quickly realized was that while project teams will try to abide by the deadline set forth originally, it is often more of a guideline and these deadlines may change significantly when roadblocks come up, or when another project takes priority. It can also be difficult to fit meetings into the day. At school I am used to being able to hold a meeting before classes, between classes, and most often after classes are ended for the day. At work however I was confined to the 9 to 5 range, give or take. Everyone worked a full day but while some people stayed working until 6 pm, others would leave by 3 or 4. The final difference I learned was how a project is prioritized. In school almost all projects have similar priority levels. At work however it depended on each individual members workload aside from the project, their typical day to day duties, and the size of their role in the project. The members with the biggest roles were most motivated and had the project as a top priority. It was the people with smaller roles or our liaisons that we often had to give an extra push to get what we needed from them in a manner consistent with our timeline. These are all things that while someone could have told me in a classroom setting or in a textbook, it is not something I really understood until I was in the working world environment myself.

From my internship, I learned the responsibility attached to a job. If you miss school, or don’t do your work at school, it’s all on you. At a job or internship, other people are counting on you to be there and take responsibility for your tasks. Sometimes, it’s not only the company or your boss that is counting on you; clients or customers might be counting on you as well. Also, the responsibility of the work your produce is now real. In school, all of the papers and projects are simulations of work. At a job or internship, the work you produce is ultimately serving a purpose and can impact the company negatively or positively. As simple as that is, you just can’t learn this in the classroom or from a textbook.

Amazon.com product reviews reviews. Each row would be a review of a product.

Column 1 – Name of Product
Column 2 – Purchase Date
Column 3 – Numeric or Star based rating
Column 4 – Description of their review
Column 5 – Would you recommend to a friend? Yes or No
Column 6 – Name of Reviewer

I work at a recruiting firm, and we use a database called PCRecruiter. The rows would be the names of each individual candidate that we could potentially contact. The columns would have data such as the individuals’ phone number, email address, the city where they live, and their compensation. It would make viewing this data much more concrete and much simpler for a visual learner.

A data-driven service that I regularly use is Blackboard. This is a perfect example since I use it everyday. If the data was stored in a spreadsheet, the rows would be all the classes I take. The columns would consist of the professor’s name, the semester the class was taken, exam grades, time of class, etc.

One data-driven service I use multiple times daily is Facebook. Facebook stores many kinds of data, but one example of the data it contains is the data that appears on one’s profile. The row would be the person, potentially identified by a number so that if they changed their name it could be fixed in the relational database where number is translated to name. Some columns would be name, age, gender, birthday, and workplace.

I use Facebook almost everyday.
A row will be an individual post.
Some of the columns would be:
– Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
– Number of likes.
– Number of comments.
– Number of shares.
– Type of post (pictures, textual statuses, videos, or shares)
– Number of words in the post.
– …

I visit the website HotNewHipHop regularly because they review the newest Hip-Hop and R&B music. To keep it organized, I can use the rows for the individual song and album/mixtape reviews. The columns would be the name of the artist and their song, percentage number of “thumbs up” and “thumbs down” for each song, news stories, playlists, and even videos. By doing this, I can keep all information easy to access.

A data-driven service that I frequently use is PNC Bank’s Online Banking website, sometimes referred to as the “virtual wallet,” to check how much I am spending and how much money is periodically deposited and withdrawn from my account.

Rows would include: the time and setting of transactions, how much money was transacted
Columns would include: each month, total balance

Facebook: for fan page management. Each row would represent the statistics regarding the website for the page admin to understand how his/her page is doing
(1)Name of the site
(2)Number of likes
(3)Number of comments
(4)Number of shares
(5)Traffic rate (number of people visiting the page every day)
(6)Response rate (of the website admin)

As a big sports fan, I tend to follow who the best performers are in the NBA. The statistics of players could easily be represented in an Excel sheet. Each row would represent a different players statistics. The first column would include the player’s name, and then show their points per game, rebounds per game, assists per game, etc. You could then use the filter option in Excel to see who the top performers are in each category.

For Amazon.com I could see the spreadsheet being composed by order numbers with.
So column1 would include order number then there would be a sub column for each product in the order (product id number) then the row would consist of product name, quantity, user id, account id.

A data-driven service that I use regularly is BlackBoard. The row would be the courses that I am talking. The columns would be the due date, grades, new announcements, instructors, and the year of the class.