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FirstEnergy Corp.

Internal Audit Intern

May 2022 • Akron, OH

What I liked

Being able to apply what I have learned and the skills I have gained in the real world. Also being able to learn so many new skills.

What I wish was different

At times, I wish that I had more work to do.

Advice

Get out of your comfort zone, that is the only way that you will truly be able to get the most out of the experience.
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Finance Analyst

May - December 2020 • Akron, OH

What I liked

My team was welcoming and challenging whenever I needed help or started new projects.

What I wish was different

I wish there was a better training system and I wish it wasn’t fully online bc of Covid.

Advice

Never get down about how little you know at the start or how hard the subject matter seems at first. It takes time.
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Professional co-op/intern

May - August 2019 • Akron, OH

What I liked

The professional aspect of the role and the opportunity to perform meaningful duties that had an actual impact on the company

What I wish was different

More collaboration with other interns and maybe a group project

Advice

Don’t be intimidated if you don’t know what you are doing at first. Everyone here wants to make sure you learn the ins and outs of a regulated distribution company and want you to succeed!
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Survey Technician

July 2018 • Akron, OH

What I liked

Great place to work

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

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Planning Engineer

August - December 2017 • Greensburg, PA

What I liked

Feel utilized and given meaningful work

What I wish was different

Wish I'd picked a different company, this one isn't so much my speed

Advice

Location is important, but don't settle if you don't think your options are good.
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Computer Network Engineering Intern

May 2018 • Akron, OH

What I liked

Everything. The whole experience working with the company and learning from the employees truly made me a way better student.

What I wish was different

Nothing, I loved every minute of the internship

Advice

Ask as many questions as humanly possible. Don't be shy and don't be cocky, they know more, soak it up.
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