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John R. Matthews commented on the post, Question 7: So how did it go?, on the site 8 years, 3 months ago
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,…[Read more]
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John R. Matthews commented on the post, Question 6: You can’t learn everything in the classroom…., on the site 8 years, 4 months ago
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…[Read more]
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John R. Matthews commented on the post, Weekly Question #7: Complete by March 27, 2017, on the site 8 years, 5 months ago
In my internship, understanding of Microsoft Excel and the use of PivotTables was essential to my success in my position as a Business Services Sales Operations Intern. After performing an audit of Comcast’s salesforce, I categorized the results using a PivotTable. Had I not learned how to use this essential function in my incredibly rewarding…[Read more]
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John R. Matthews commented on the post, Question 4: How do you do it all???, on the site 8 years, 5 months ago
It is certainly not easy to balance a multitude of commitments at once. As a part time intern and full time student, I am experiencing this firsthand. The most difficult part of every week is having limited free time. There are several clubs and organizations within Temple and outside of Temple that I am extensively involved in, which are very…[Read more]
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John R. Matthews posted a new activity comment 8 years, 6 months ago
I learned important business and technical skills over a very short period of time in the beginning of my internship. By far, the most integral skill I was able to hone was my ability to ask the right questions. This helped me quickly build relationships with peers and superiors, and showed that I was thoroughly invested in the company I was…[Read more]
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John R. Matthews posted a new activity comment 8 years, 6 months ago
At first glance, working in the tallest building in the entire city of Philadelphia can be a bit overwhelming. Knowing which set of elevators you can use to take to your floor; figuring out when and where you must present your id card; determining when it’s appropriate to go on lunch breaks, and where to get food; all of these are unknown on your…[Read more]
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John R. Matthews commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, February 16, on the site 8 years, 7 months ago
Hi classmates,
I am a former Business Services Sales Operations Intern for Comcast Corporation, and a junior Finance and MIS double major. As an intern at Comcast, I worked at the company’s headquarters on a variety of back-office tasks, and I supported many different teams within the Business Services department of the company. I participated…[Read more]
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John R. Matthews wrote a new post on the site John Matthews' E-Portfolio 8 years, 10 months ago
In my first four semesters in Temple University’s Fox School of Business, I completed the majority of the school’s lower and upper-level foundation requirements. These courses, ranging from Business […]
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