UPS (United Parcel Service)

Innovation Intern

May - August 2018 • Alpharetta, GA

What I liked

They gave me the freedom to think creatively to solve there problems.

What I wish was different

I wish they organized more events to learn about different business functions.

Advice

Be Bold.

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Industrial Engineering Supervisor

January 1995 • Rocklin, CA

What I liked

My management and the partnership evident in my department. UPS is full of some incredibly talented and capable people and there is much camaraderie among different departments and workgroups.

What I wish was different

My experience was not a good reflection of everyone in the company -- satisfaction with the job is very much dependent on who your immediate management team is at the time of employment. Sometimes the hours expectation

Advice

Industrial Engineering at UPS is varied and a very important role for the company. Be open minded and willing to learn and it can be a very rewarding experience.

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Industrial Engineering Intern

July - September 2018 • Sacramento, CA

What I liked

UPS never treated us like interns; from day 1, we were teammates and respected as such.

What I wish was different

I wish we could have had some sort of immersion week where we could learn all the practices/processes, abbreviations, and protocols before we dove straight into work. It would've made our tasks run way more efficiently.

Advice

Imagine yourself in a full-time position. An increased level of seriousness will make you passionate about the work you do.

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Package Handler

June - October 2018 • Franklin Park, IL

What I liked

Steady Job, working every day.

What I wish was different

Being able to pick when I worked and when I didn't.

Advice

It's hard work but rewarding!

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Finance and Accounting Intern

May - August 2018 • Louisville, KY

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Learn as much as you can from the people around you because it is a huge company with many different opportunities

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Package Handler

June 2018 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

I enjoyed the week training courses that all part-time employees were required to attend learning about the various symbols stamped on various boxes, and how to properly hydrate in the hot warehouse environment.

What I wish was different

If I did not live so far from the actual location to commute to work.

Advice

Working for UPS-DFW Airport, it is important that you buy sturdy boots to protect your ankles, drink lots of water, Powerade,eat a big breakfast and, get lots of sleep especially you work the sunrise shift at 3am. The job is rewarding after you have loaded and unloaded a full trailer of packages that go in cans to be delivered by plane, truck, or mailman. You also feel refreshed in a way sweating getting in a good exercise bending and toning your arms picking up the 70lbs boxes.

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Package Handler

June - August 2018 • Watertown, MA

What I liked

- Good people - Safe environment - Everyone was happy to help one another - Hours were constant and were consistent

What I wish was different

I would have liked had I started a bit earlier in the summer, my shift was a bit earlier in the day.

Advice

It was really interesting to see the process of how a package gets from point A to point B.

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IT Intern

May 2018 • Alpharetta, GA

What I liked

Very friendly and welcoming. HR tried to make sure there were plenty of networking events in order to meet people outside of your department. There was always work to do and plenty of skills to learn.

What I wish was different

I wish I lived closer to the location as my daily commute could be 45 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on traffic

Advice

Be sure to attend all the events and engage with as many people as you can even if you have no intent of staying with the company.

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preloader

August 2017 • Denton, TX

What I liked

the people i work with and the fact that i make money to work out basically. it also works with my schedule.

What I wish was different

n/a

Advice

it gets easier once you condition your body to the environment.

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IE intern

June 2018 • Miami, FL

What I liked

I learn how to interact with other colleagues

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Don’t be shy of asking questions

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Information technology analyst

May - August 2018 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

Was doing real actual work and was able to create a tool still being used today.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship was 12 weeks instead of 10.

Advice

Make sure your coding and technical skills match the job description.

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Business Development Intern

June - August 2018 • Coppell, TX

What I liked

The hands-on experience and company culture

What I wish was different

I wish the company fostered better relationships with other interns

Advice

Keep good relationships with coworkers (including managers) and stay involved in activities to engage outside of work

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Human Resources Intern

May 2018 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

My internship has exposed me to the corporate setting and has enhanced my networking, presentation, and analytical skills. I started my internship as a shy, quiet person. Attending mixers, networking events, and corporate service projects helped me to become comfortable and more confident in myself as a professional.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had been able to shadow different business units and professionals within HR and Marketing. Because I was working on a lot of projects for my team, I wasn't able to explore other areas of UPS and discover which business units I may be interested in.

Advice

Meet as many people as you can! UPS has over 400,000 employees, globally. There are so many opportunities to get involved! Joining a Business Resource Group (BRG) will build your network as well as volunteering for the various service projects offered throughout the year.

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Loader/unloader

June 2018 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

They pay on time.

What I wish was different

If they had insurance options.

Advice

It is hard work and sweaty work, very energy consuming. Drink lots of water!

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Implementation Strategist/Field CE Intern

June - August 2018 • Mahwah, NJ

What I liked

I was able to work on my own project with a team

What I wish was different

More independence

Advice

Attend all the intern events

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ISM Intern

May - September 2018 • Roswell, GA

What I liked

Working in the UPS Data Center was a starkly new experience - rarely is one thrust into such a vast operation and given such a wide perspective on it as an intern. Every day my perspective of the operation widened.