Working in a government office with clear organization. The job also has clear ties to current events internationally.
What I wish was different
The onboarding process was very slow.
Advice
Applying for a job with the DoD is always going to a slow process, but just make sure all of the information get where it needs to go. Confirming reciept of documents with the intended recipient if possible never hurts.
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NREIP Intern
June - August 2017 • China Lake, CA
What I liked
The people I met while on the job were very welcoming and fun to be around. It w the s a very casual setting, and I didn't have to dress up for it.
What I wish was different
I wish they had been more prepared to take on interns; I didn't wind up having the same experience as other interns before me. This experience taught me what I do NOT want to do with my life. There were too many tasks involving statistics.
Advice
Be very careful not to talk about the specifics of this job; doing so can get you in a lot of trouble, since this internship is with the Navy.
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N.R.E.I.P. Intern
June - August 2018 • Lakehurst, NJ
What I liked
Very easy going atmosphere which made me feel very comfortable their. Every other Friday we had off. Assignments that were handed out were very concise and help/clarification was given when asked. There were plenty of intramurals, and bowling to do during lunch, with a free gym on base also, which was very cool.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Communicate with as many people there as possible. Reach out, make connections, learn as much as possible while there.
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Software Development Intern
June - August 2017 • Lakehurst, NJ
What I liked
I was able to take on a lot of projects by myself. Working independently was a great learning experience. Whenever I had questions, I also had a mentor that helped me succeed.
What I wish was different
More training. I was basically thrown into a project right away, and even though this is similar to the real world, it was my first internship so I was a bit intimidated.
Advice
Don't get too stressed out easily. You're an intern and you're there to learn so don't care what other people think of you.
