I loved the networking opportunities, the culture and getting to work with other interns.
What I wish was different
I wish our responsibilities would have been more clear in the beginning.
Advice
Really make an effort to network with the VP's, if you reach out they most likely will respond.
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Sales Summer Team Member
May - August 2021 • Pontiac, MI
What I liked
The community that surrounded me at UWM was almost unparalleled, as I got to meet plenty of students and full-time team members and have a great time. I also enjoyed the many different projects I was able to complete that led to me gaining a better understanding of Microsoft Excel and improving my selling skills, among other things.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to do a little bit more direct selling, but I understand that work at UWM is very relationship-based and long-run focused, so it makes sense that I had minimal exposure to that while only being there for 3 months.
Advice
Try to meet as many people and learn as much as you possibly can while you're here.
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Finance
May - August 2021 • Pontiac, MI
What I liked
Company culture, workplace, team members, structure of the job, encouragement and fun activities
What I wish was different
More investment finance than corporate finance
Advice
Very cool experience
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Summer team member
May - August 2021 • Pontiac, MI
What I liked
I loved my work on the Secondary Marketing team and enjoyed my coworkers as well! The CEO is active within the company and you feel appreciated for the work you do. The company encourages you to shadow other teams and move to other teams if you feel it fits you better.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Corporate Training Intern
May - August 2021 • Pontiac, MI
What I liked
Loved the company culture, the focus on training employees well, and the frequent check-ins with Team Leaders. UWM truly works to help their Interns grow and find a place for themselves here!
What I wish was different
Slightly better pay would have been nice, but it's better than unpaid internships!
Advice
Have a growth-minded attitude and be ready to make lasting connections! If you do your best work, you will truly excel at UWM!
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Summer Team Member - Security
July - August 2020 • Pontiac, MI
What I liked
The team atmosphere. It was very welcoming and energetic.
What I wish was different
Training and internship structure. Instead of doing “charity week” for the company, I could’ve done an extra week shadowing the analysts which would’ve benefited my career development. Other interns in the specific department that handles events could’ve pulled off the entire charity week.
Advice
Make sure the company fits you before committing to an internship.
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Business Development intern
May - August 2019 • Pontiac, MI
What I liked
I was able to provide an impact for the team.
What I wish was different
Nothing. I had a great experience
Advice
Meet as many people as you can.
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Community relations summer team member
May - August 2019 • Pontiac, MI
What I liked
It was a very welcoming company for how big they were. You will casually see the CEO walking around and engaging with other team members! This previous summer there was free lunch Fridays. They love to help out the community around them. The summer team members raised over 19k in a week to help support local charities!
What I wish was different
Advice
Its a great company to work for. There is many different positions available even though it is a mortgage company!
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Software Development Intern
May - August 2019 • Pontiac, MI
What I liked
At United Shore, there isn’t a “corporate culture.” You can talk to anyone from your team leader to the CEO at anytime. I was given actualy software development work to learn and grow in the field of IT. Lots of workplace ammeneties. Everyone is willing to drop what they are doing to help you at any time. Even as an intern, your feeback is valued about anything and you have a chance to really make an impact.
What I wish was different
I wish the recruiting process would have been more structured.
Advice
Meet and as many people as you can and network, network, network!
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Client Service Intern
May - August 2019 • Pontiac, MI
What I liked
I loved working with a ton of different people. My rotational program allowed me to see a lot of parts of the company.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have taken more challenge.
Advice
Smile!
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Legal and Compliance Intern
June - August 2017 • Troy, MI
What I liked
My team and my leaders
What I wish was different
More individual tasks and heavier work load.
Advice
Take the initial training seriously
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Application Development Summer Team Member
May - August 2017 • Troy, MI
What I liked
The role was engaging and challenging, while still providing all of the necessary resources needed to succeed.
What I wish was different
The original training for my role could have been better structured and implemented.
Advice
Be involved within the company's culture and get to know as many people as you can.
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Intern
June - August 2017 • Troy, MI
What I liked
The amazing culture. They turkey cared about their employees and we were their #1 priority.
What I wish was different
Nothing! It was great!
Advice
Enjoy the experience and learn as much as you can! It’s your time to ask questions and gain as much knowledge.
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Intern
May 2016 - August 2017 • Troy, MI
What I liked
The company culture and the internship experience as a whole.
What I wish was different
More insightful on HVAC engineering.
Advice
Have fun, it's a great company to work for they really care about their team.
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Sales Intern
May - August 2018 • Pontiac, MI
What I liked
Great culture. Really made you feel at home. Learned a lot about the mortgage industry and how the company operates.
What I wish was different
Nothing! I love this company. This was my second summer with United Shore and I'm hoping to return once I graduate.
Advice
Take incentive. Show your team leader that you can be a valuable asset to your team.
