It was a lot of good life experience and hard physical labor.
What I wish was different
I wish they were less strict with attendance.
Advice
Do not be late. Ever. And make sure you are committed to doing a good job and not slacking off. You're building cars.
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Warehouse Stocker
May - August 2018 • Troy, OH
What I liked
Simple, consistent job, good for summer work
What I wish was different
More people on staff for heavy orders
Advice
The harder you work the earlier you finish
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Forklift Operator
May - August 2018 • Greensburg, IN
What I liked
They train you very well.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a job closer to my degree.
Advice
Try to focus on getting a summer job closer to your degree, not a manufacturing job like this.
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Mechanical Engineer
September 2018 • Marysville, OH
What I liked
Good opportunity to gain connection and broaden my understanding of mechanical engineering in the automotive industry.
What I wish was different
To have more hands on experience with actual engineering work.
Advice
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Student engineer
May - August 2018 • Russells Point, OH
What I liked
Very immersive experience, I learned alot about operations planning as well as routine facility maintenance. I got pushed out of my comfort zone often so that i could try new things and improve my abilities.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more one on one time between students and mentors to really learn as much as possible as opposed to focusing on how much work could be completed by the student.
Advice
This co-op is a great look into the automotive field and will really make it clear if the position is right for you or not.
Very fast paced, very results driven expectations and high standards. Its really a great time to grow as an individual and prove to your self what yorue capable of.
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Auto Warranty Operations Intern
June - August 2019 • Torrance, CA
What I liked
Working at Honda was an amaing experience and I was able to work with people who loved doing what they did. I was able to learn more about how such a large corporation works and network with others who have been working in the automotive industry for a long time. Not only did I gain valuable work experience and knowledge, but I was also able to participate in company activities that showed Honda greatly appreciates it's employees.
What I wish was different
I wish I could've been able to spend more time in this internship because the time truly did fly by.
Advice
My best advice would be to network as much as you can. If you have the opportunity to actually work with individuals in your industry, there is no better way to network. You can establish a personal connection with them and gain valauable insights from others on what would help you to be the most successful in your future endeavors.
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Purchasing Co-Op
June - August 2020 • Marysville, OH
What I liked
I loved my experience at Honda. I had a mentor who taught me the in's and out's of the Buying role. I learned a lot and did meaningful projects!
What I wish was different
I wish I would have lived closer to other co-op's in the program! We were all spread out throughout the Columbus area!
Advice
Ask questions. The more questions you ask- the more you will gain from the experience!
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Auto Detailer
August 2018 - June 2019 • Indian Land, SC
What I liked
Being to learn how to clean cars and learn how to better care for my car with checking tire pressure and overall health of the car.
What I wish was different
I wish they would not have let me go over something so trivial as we are cleaning house and family members of the previous family are out of here was 5 people including me.
Advice
Listen to your superiors and if it is not clean do it again because the people selling the car will bring it right back to you.
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Customer Service Representative
June - September 2020 • Torrance, CA
What I liked
The staff and management were very friendly and caring. They were willing to help me find a new position when my old department had to relocate
What I wish was different
I wasn’t made aware at that time that my department would relocate and they still expected me to commute an hour away. I wish they would’ve accommodated and not have me come in until I found a different position
Advice
Be vocal about your needs and be honest with others
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Test Tech Admin
August - December 2021 • Raymond, OH
What I liked
I enjoyed the being able to do computer work as well as hands on mechanical work on the vehicles in the shop. The work was interesting and kept me engaged.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to work in a team on my project. My main project was very independent which was interesting and new to me but I enjoy collaboration.
Advice
Ask questions. You will have lots of questions that come up in your head and you will think to not ask them. No such thing as a bad question.
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Mechanical Engineer Co-op
August - December 2021 • Raymond, OH
What I liked
I was given ample responsibilities. I was trusted with a large individual project, and I never felt micromanaged throughout the process.
What I wish was different
I wish I had gained more exposure to everyday responsibilities of the various test groups. My project had little similarity - though relevant - to other projects occurring.
Advice
Speak up. The size of Honda can be very intimidating, as it was for me, but the more you speak with and build relationships with your coworkers, greater opportunities will come your way.
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Tire Technician, Valet, Greeter
June - August 2020 • O'Fallon, IL
What I liked
I enjoyed the ability to safely interact with customers during the pandemic, whether I was driving them or conversing as I did rotation/pressure checks. My coworkers and bosses were all very good.
What I wish was different
While most of my daily tasks were mundane and easy, every so often I was given an unpleasant task that did not seem to fit within my job description...such as cleaning up oil spills from a busted engine or cleaning bathrooms because of a fired janitorial staff.
Advice
I would encourage anyone to take a job like this. While I would not characterize this job as "physical labor", I was always on my feet and active. While some tasks were unpleasant they gave me an appreciation for those workers that do these jobs 40 hours per week or more.
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HTML intern
June - July 2019 • Euless, TX
What I liked
It was fun, good experience
What I wish was different
Longer
Advice
Social skills needed
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Engineer
May - August 2019 • Lincoln, AL
What I liked
Getting paid, work was interesting, I had very engineering-related tasks and felt as if it was important work.
What I wish was different
Different location, more assistance with housing.
Advice
Be open and prepared to learn anything.
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Customer Accounts
May - August 2019 • Elgin, IL
What I liked
I got to work with people I already knew, which made it fun to go into work. They held many competitions amongst the employees for rewards which kept me motivated to perform my best.
What I wish was different
My hours were not the same everyday, and I would’ve liked them to be.
Advice
It is not an easy job. Many came and left within a week. You had to talk on the phone with a lot of angry people, so you have to be able handle people yelling at you.
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Engine Line Engineering Co-op
January - July 2019 • Anna, OH
What I liked
I like all the resources the company had to offer. There were suppliers located all over the plant and a large machine shop department that often made the parts I requested.
What I wish was different
I wish things were a little more laid back. Sometimes the seriousness of the company ruined my motivation to complete projects.
Advice
Honda takes their company very seriously. So if you're very passionate about cars and trucks, go for it, if not, you may want to check something else out.
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Honda Associate
June - August 2019 • Marysville, OH
What I liked
The money
What I wish was different
The conditions
Advice
Wear dr. Scholls, your feet will be wrecked
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Process Engineer
May - August 2018 • East Liberty, OH
What I liked
Loved the people and the environment. I also loved the respect I was given.
What I wish was different
I enjoyed the work I got to do but I do not think it is something I would want to do full time.
Advice
Put your self out there and be willing to try new things.
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Engineer
May 2018 • Raymond, OH
What I liked
Fun, open workplace. Lots of opportunities to learn
What I wish was different
More opportunities to learn about the industry in general would have been nice
Advice
Go in willing to learn and make your own work because, at times, there won't be much work given to you. But that doesn't necessarily mean there isn't anything for you to do.
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purchasing intern
May - August 2018 • Marysville, OH
What I liked
the culture
What I wish was different
the opportunity to grow within the company
Advice
it is a great place to work and learn the automotive industry
