I liked that I got to work with many different teams to gain exposure to other potential career directions. It also included a group project with peers so I was able to meet other interns from all across the QVC/HSN business.
What I wish was different
I wish it had been a hybrid model as opposed to fully virtual. This was challenging to adapt to as the work schedule was 9-5, five days a week.
Advice
I would recommend taking advantage of all networking opportunities by reaching out to various team members in different areas of the business. QVC has so many facets of the on-air experience which can make for such a rewarding experience.
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Supply Chain Intern
June - August 2021 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
I love the ability to collaborate with other interns in different departments and grow as an individual in the operations world.
What I wish was different
I loved it!
Advice
I would share that you should always be open to meetings, opportunities, and any chance you get with a company to maximize your potential.
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Warehouse Stocker
July - August 2020 • Bethlehem, PA
What I liked
The pay was great and I only worked 4 days a week
What I wish was different
I wish HR was better at communicating with me. I stopped working there because they could not transfer me to part time since school was starting again. They never let me know so I though they fired me. 2 months later, they told me that I was supposed to be working on the part time schedule but no one ever called me to tell me that
Advice
Remember that if a company is not going to be considerate of your education and give you less hours, you don't need to be considerate of the company
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Organic Social Media Intern
May 2019 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
I loved how hands on it was. This was not a typical post daily on Instagram type of social media internship. I was apart of the content creation process. I was able to lead my own projects & I was able to network with different parts of the business as well. I was not just treated as an intern I was looked at as an employee.
What I wish was different
I wish the pay was higher & that they would be more open about full time positions.
Advice
If you are commuting from the Philadelphia area be prepared for long drives & countless hours in traffic. If you do not absolutely love the position you are in it will not be worth it. Make sure you are ready to 100% commit to your job at the Q.
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Finance Intern
June - August 2019 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
I enjoyed the team I was working with, the intern project we completed over the course of the summer, and the networking & professional growth opportunities throughout the summer. It was a great learning experience, as well as a fun environment to work in.
What I wish was different
I think this is the case with any internship experience, but there were times when I felt I did not have enough work and I did not have anything to work on during the day. It was necessary for me to create things to do on my own related to the intern project.
Advice
Make the most of the walk-a-miles. It is a great opportunity to meet people from all areas of the company and learn how everything fits together!
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Buying intern
May - August 2019 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
I liked the structure of the intern program and that my buyer gave me plenty of responsibilities and included me in everything that she did including important meetings.
What I wish was different
I wish that we did more intern events outside of career related events. Fun events to help the interns bond.
Advice
Take advantage of the walk a mile opportunities.
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Apparel Design Intern
May 2019 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
Hands on experience with the industry. Being apart of a team that is relying on you and not just an intern that makes copies and buys coffee.
What I wish was different
Advice
You're in the mix of a fast moving company and everyone is understanding that you do not know everything. it's okay to ask questions and I encourage to ask as many questions until you understand the tasks and why you're doing them.
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Community affairs intern
June - August 2019 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
Learning about the community and winning the intern project award
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
It is a lot of work but it is such a great company to work for that it really doesn’t feel like work. Just give your 110% to everything you do
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Consumer Insights
May - August 2019 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
I loved the culture of the company and my team!
What I wish was different
The commute was a little long.
Advice
Talk to everyone you can about every possible career.
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eCommerce Intern
May - August 2019 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
The internship was very holistic and allowed for us to see any part of the company in which we were interested.
What I wish was different
I wish that we had a little bit more opportunity to collaborate in a team environment.
Advice
Take the opportunity to network and meet as many people as you can. Everyone is extremely resourceful and happy to help you succeed.
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Information Security Intern
May - August 2019 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
I learned so much, and they threw me into work that they actually did. Every Friday we had “Lunch and Learns”, where someone from another department would come and talk to us interns about what they did, introducing us to many different types of work outside of our own. We also took on a project that could later be used by one of the teams there.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had worked in Software Development rather than Cybersecurity, although my team was great.
Advice
Learn as much as you can from as many different people as you can. There’s a lot of people there willing to sit down with you and talk to you about whatever you have questions about. It’s worthwhile to take advantage of this.
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Accounting Intern
May 2019 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
The work I do is very applicable to public accounting where many students find themselves after graduation. The work was also challenging and gave me a good opportunity to learn and grow professionally.
What I wish was different
I wish I gotten to know my department more when I started because I feel like I am just starting to get to know them and all they do at the company. Making those connections from the start makes for a better working relationship later on!
Advice
ASK QUESTIONS and BE HONEST! People do not know something unless you let them know that so do not be afraid to speak up and ask questions about what people are showing you.
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IT Intern
May - August 2018 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
I loved the atmosphere of the workplace. Everyone was very relaxed and vacation time was never declined. Everyone was there to help you learn and was free at any time to help. Our mentors would stop what they were doing so that they could help us solve a problem or get our coding environments up and running. So much time was put into the interns and team building, as well as the entire internship program being very well organized. I was never bored and always had work to do.
What I wish was different
Some of the other interns complained of opposite situations, never having anything to do even after asking for work. These gripes were brought up to the leaders of the program and we were told action would be taken for the next group of interns to avoid a repeat. I don't think I would change anything else about the program.
Advice
Many people think that QVC is just a shopping channel on TV for the elderly. They are very much an online retailer as well, and the personalities seen on TV are genuine. QVC is a great company with tons of possibilities for internships and careers. If you would like a fun job with people who like to do what they do, check Handshake or the QVC hiring portal to see what is available. There are so many positions that pretty much anyone could find a place to put themselves. Also being a developer is slow, but pretty sick.
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Buying Intern
June - August 2018 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
The chance to experience the retail buying process from start to finish. Opportunity to do real work that impacted the company.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Dare to take initiative. It is okay to make minor mistakes, as long as you learn from them.
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Paid Social & Display Intern
May 2018 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
Company culture is fantastic - super upbeat and collaborative. The intern program had so many great opportunities for professional development and networking. I feel like I am a real part of the team with real responsibilities and ownership over my work.
What I wish was different
Intern desks are placed at the end caps of every section - I wish we had desks in the cube with the rest of our teams.
Advice
Be sure to take advantage of any professional development and networking opportunities. Schedule as many walk-a-miles and one-on-ones as you can so you can learn about all areas of the business/future potential career paths. Don't be afraid to ask questions and speak up - everyone at QVC is more than happy and willing to help.
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Category Production Intern
May - August 2017 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
Great work environment; effective hands-on learning on the job; Internship project throughout summer was real world experience; Experience days with different departments
What I wish was different
Less time at desk
Advice
Spend time with other departments to understand the company's collaborative nature as a whole
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Partnership Marketing Intern
June - August 2017 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
Great intern program, lots of intern events to help get to know all areas of the company along with day to day tasks with Manager
What I wish was different
Advice
Make the most of your experience and ask to help with as many different employees/projects as you can so that you get the most out of your internship
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Global Interactive Portfolio Intern
May - August 2018 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
Large company, great professional development program for interns
What I wish was different
Advice
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UX Designer Intern
June - August 2018 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
I was taught by a team of very smart and experienced designers, and I was given a lot of time to experiment and try out new ideas.
What I wish was different
I wish it was longer! I honestly don't have any other complaints.
Advice
Work hard and don't be afraid to think outside the box. Pick up projects that you have never experienced before, even if you are nervous about failure.
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eCommerce Intern
May - August 2018 • West Chester, PA
What I liked
I loved the workplace culture and all the hands-on experience I gained. I definitely improved my teamwork skills as well!
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Talk to as many different people within the company as you can!
