Mondelēz International

Research & Development Intern

May - July 2024 • East Hanover, NJ

What I liked

Mondelez gave me the opportunity to better my technical knowledge and see end-to-end process of food product development

What I wish was different

Advice

Networking and getting to know people makes a big difference! This summer opportunity is a chance to not only enhance technical food science application skills, but soft skills that can be carried into any industry.

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Research and Development Intern

May - August 2024 • East Hanover, NJ

What I liked

I LOVED the support from my manager and the rest of the team. Mondelez really cares about the interns, and gives them meaningful projects that add value to the company.

What I wish was different

Advice

Make lots of connections and don't be afraid to reach out to other people in the company! There is so much knowledge available and you should take advantage of it.

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Procurement Intern

May - August 2023 • East Hanover, NJ

What I liked

The internship offered hands-on experience, supportive colleagues, and a fun environment, providing me with valuable insights into the procurement function and the food industry. I enjoyed leading projects as an intern and collaborating in team settings.

What I wish was different

Clearer deadlines from the start would have improved project management, and more opportunities to create connections among interns across departments and different states.

Advice

Prioritize networking, leverage mentorship, and take the initiative to explore areas of interest. Challenge yourself to do more than what's asked of you, ask questions, and actively seek opportunities for growth and learning.

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Finance Intern

May - July 2023 • East Hanover, NJ

What I liked

Mondelez International takes care of its employees. US work culture can often be extremely toxic, but I found this to be the opposite. There were many instances where I or another coworker needed flexibility and understanding. Each case was handled extremely well.

What I wish was different

Mondelez International is such a large organization that there are so many ways to get one thing done. Intraorganization communication and standard processes to access the main system would be huge to a smoother experience. Otherwise, I wish my internship experience was longer.

Advice

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DSD Intern

May - August 2023 • Portland, OR

What I liked

I really enjoyed the company's culture, my coworkers, and how open they are to giving you multiple opportunities in what you are interested in. It was great how supportive everyone is in the company, they are always there to help.

What I wish was different

Nothing, I had a great experience!

Advice

Keep yourself involved, ask all the questions and don't be afraid to ask for help! Connect with as many people as possible as this is your chance to get to know the ins and outs of the company.

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Data Analytics Intern

May - August 2023 • East Hanover, NJ

What I liked

I really enjoyed the project that I worked on and the community that the team worked to foster between interns and employees. I liked that it was a collaborative environment and I felt that everyone around truly wanted me to succeed, and thus were willing to help and talk with me.

What I wish was different

I wouldn't change too much! I think I learned a lot from the ups and downs

Advice

Network! There are so many cool people with interesting stories and so much to learn from.

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Process Engineering Intern

May - August 2023 • East Hanover, NJ

What I liked

Work-life balance and flexibility. Good mentorship and networking opportunities with plenty of ways to seek feedback and gain useful skills. Day to day work was relevant to experiences learned in my major and also taught industry-relevant skills.

What I wish was different

It was sometimes difficult to connect with other interns due to lack of events that encouraged networking across functions.

Advice

Ask a lot of questions and learn as much as you can! Don't be afraid to be open to feedback too.

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Research and Development Intern

May - August 2023 • East Hanover, NJ

What I liked

Friendly work environment. Well developed intern program in East Hanover including chats with senior leaders, hands on activities, and impactful projects. You get an accurate experience of the job itself and get to participate in greater office activities.

What I wish was different

Advice

The experience is quite manager and project dependent.

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MBA Brand Management Intern

June - August 2023 • East Hanover, NJ

What I liked

Great place to work with supportive and outgoing colleagues. It was clear that our summer projects were not just "busy work" but real business challenges that the team needed help with. The internship program offered a unique opportunity to delve into the inner workings of the business and become subject matter experts in a short period of time.

What I wish was different

Very little on the job training which can be difficult for career switchers.

Advice

Take the time to network with people from different teams and learn about their brand, challenges, opportunities, etc. Even though the summer goes by quickly and you're often busy working on your individual project, the insights and learnings from others are invaluable.

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Sales Intern

May - August 2023 • Dayton, OH

What I liked

I enjoyed the resources that were given to me throughout the internship program. I also enjoyed connecting with other professionals throughout the company.

What I wish was different

I would’ve liked to see more events with fellow interns.

Advice

Make the most out of it. Try to meet as many people as possible and learn about different positions.

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Finance Intern

June - August 2023 • East Hanover, NJ

What I liked

The people and culture was great. I looked forward to going into the office all the time.

What I wish was different

I wish we got to have a set up meeting with other interns to learn about their jobs and roles and what their work entailed.

Advice

Get to know any many people as you can. People from your own team, other teams, and the other interns can all be great to know down the line.

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DSD Intern

June - August 2023 • Easton, PA

What I liked

The environment and my coworkers were amazing, and I got to learn about an integral part of the process of how my favorite cookies get to my local stores.

What I wish was different

I wish we could have had a bit more hands-on experience than we did but overall I still learned a lot.

Advice

Try to interact with as many people in your branch as possible. Everyone is willing to help you and you can only learn what they do by asking them. Do not be shy to approach anyone and ask to job shadow them. More often than not, they will be happy to oblige.

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RDQI Packaging Engineering Co-Op

June - December 2023 • East Hanover, NJ

What I liked

Great community, diversity, and culture that values inclusivity and their employees. Lots of opportunity to take full lead in projects and collaboration in team meetings. So much learning and room for growth and super unique to experience food/snacking industry as a whole. Flexible hours and had a great manager that was empathetic towards me for having a class schedule. Lots of free snacks is a great perk.

What I wish was different

Onboard interns is delayed between packaging and R&D as a whole. It was difficult to connect with other interns because packaging started two weeks later.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions, take initiative in doing activities that are interesting to you, and be humble.

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Demand Planning Intern

May 2023 • East Hanover, NJ

What I liked

I was able to learn so much and grow professionally in a very encouraging environment. The Early Careers team emphasizes career growth and the ability to network and learn with upper management. I was also allowed to work on real projects and impact day-to-day operations in my business unit.

What I wish was different

Having more informal intern events to get to know other interns across the program would have been more beneficial.

Advice

Being open-minded and ready to network and learn from everyone you interact with is crucial. Also, give it your all when completing tasks, and don't be afraid to ask for guidance when needed.

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R&D Intern

May - August 2023 • East Hanover, NJ

What I liked

The experience was well rounded. You had the responsibility of a full time employee working on a business relevant project, which allowed me to learn, explore and deepen my knowledge and skill. Everybody around was very supportive and would help me along the way whenever I had doubts or was unsure on how to procede with my project developments.

What I wish was different

Clearer deadlines from the very first week for presentation and report submissions.

Advice

Make sure to network and leverage your mentor, technical advisor and buddy to learn about the things you are most interested in and to experience how other departments work and learn from them as well.

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Cloud Engineer

May - August 2023 • East Hanover, NJ

What I liked

I appreciated the abundance of resources available for enhancing not only your core role but also various aspects within the company. Lastly, I sensed Mondelez's commitment to improving the intern experience, showing their concern for our overall development.

What I wish was different

There is not much I would change about this experience

Advice

If you are fortunate enough to get an opportunity, take it serious!

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R&D Intern

May - August 2023 • East Hanover, NJ

What I liked

Great atmosphere and friendly people. Got lots of help from everyone

What I wish was different

More time to work on project

Advice

To not be hesitant to reach out.

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Research and Development Intern

May - August 2023 • East Hanover, NJ

What I liked

At Mondelez, all interns get the chance to take charge of their projects but also contribute to other project if they are interested. The full-time employees do their best to support you throughout your internship experience and can complete deadlines promptly.

What I wish was different

Interact more with people from the company ad outside my department to learn more about the work culture at Mondelez.

Advice

Be curious and do not be afraid to speak your mind

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Business Development Sales Intern

May - September 2023 • East Hanover, NJ

What I liked

I had the privilege of working closely with Mr. Peter, who oversaw the entire Sales Division for North America. In this role, I gained valuable insights into the intricacies of the confectionery industry, retail market and contributed to various aspects of the business development process. I also had the opportunity to make numerous store visits across different airports, allowing me to understand the unique challenges and opportunities within each location. One of my most significant achievements during my internship was the completion of a comprehensive mapping project. This project involved creating a visual representation of our sales and distribution network, taking into account various factors that could affect efficiency. By conducting this analysis, I was able to provide valuable insights into optimizing our sales processes and increasing overall efficiency.

What I wish was different

I wish the tenure of the internship lasted longer. It was a really enlightening experience and I could have networked better with an increase in length of the internship.

Advice

In the modern business world, data is a powerful tool that can drive success. Your involvement in managing sales data and conducting mapping projects demonstrated the significance of data in making informed decisions. In any role, but especially in sales and business development, being comfortable with data analysis and using it to guide your strategies can set you apart.

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Sales Representative Intern

June - August 2021 • North Brunswick, NJ

What I liked

This gave me experience working directly with merchandisers and in store managers, understanding the supply chain going from the warehouse all the way to the store shelf.