John Deere

Marketing/Management Intern

March 2018 • Moline, IL

What I liked

I've learned a lot about how and why we market products. As well as I have learned so much about sales and communicating with customers. At the John Deere Store, we want to make every customer feel special since most of our customers travel across the country or world to shop at our store. We want to make every experience memorable for our customers. We do this so that when they return to our store they know that they will be treated with the very best customer service.

What I wish was different

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Manufacturing Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Waterloo, IA

What I liked

The opportunities that were presented and available during the internship.

What I wish was different

Communication between interns and HR was lacking in some areas.

Advice

Always ask questions, you are an intern to learn and gain knowledge. Do not be afraid to ask people for help.

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Part-Time Student Worker

May 2018 • Moline, IL

What I liked

It was an extremely welcoming and friendly environment. From the start everyone wanted to ensure I was transitioning well. The work within the job was also rewarding. Although I did have some administrative work to do, I am given projects to work on that real tax analyst in the department would typically complete. This job's entire purpose is to prepare you for future employment with the company, so everything you do adds value to the workplace and people treat you as an equal team member.

What I wish was different

I don't think I would change anything.

Advice

Be confident from the beginning. I began work with a shy attitude, as it was my first accounting experience. The sooner you can showcase your abilities confidently, the sooner you will given more challenging work.

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Accounting Intern

May - August 2018 • Des Moines, IA

What I liked

I enjoyed how welcoming the work environment was. Also, it was more of a project based internship and meaningful work that I enjoyed.

What I wish was different

Advice

Don’t be afraid to go out of your comfort zone and network with people. Also, never be scared to ask questions.

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Manufacturing Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Fuquay-Varina, NC

What I liked

I got experience in multiple areas and was able to gain a vast knowledge of career opportunities within the manufacturing industry.

What I wish was different

The company was slow to get the resources I needed such as a personal computer and software.

Advice

Don't be afraid to share your ideas. Also, utilize your more experienced coworkers and supervisors for advice.

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Software EEG Engineer Intern

May - August 2018 • Moline, IL

What I liked

The work I did was actually meaningful. Which I feel is rare now especially with software development. I was given a project to complete over the summer and got to see it through the entire development process from analysis to implementation to testing. Everyone was super nice. Scheduling meetings with full-timers was easy and they helped me understand the process of development and didn't make me feel like a total idiot.

What I wish was different

The work environment was a bit dull. I was in an older building and the layout was not adaptable for an agile development set up. People were compartmentalized which made sprints less natural and awkward. That being said, they are going through a lot of changes to the department I was in so I think they're in the process of changing this.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions. A lot of people have worked there and seen multiple iterations of projects go through. They'll always be open to answering your questions and you'll learn more from them and have a more meaningful experience.

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Urbandale, IA

What I liked

Type of work

What I wish was different

Diversity of co workers

Advice

Try your hardest on every assignment at work

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Quality Engineer

May - August 2018 • Moline, IL

What I liked

Experience in the working world. Working with professionals is fun because everyone knows their job really well and is willing to help you every step of the way.

What I wish was different

I am not a fan of the Quad Cities area. Unfortunately, John Deere is headquartered there. But the people in the area are very friendly and there is a great food scene!

Advice

Be bold. Just because you're an intern doesn't mean you can't have a lasting impact on your company. After all, it is just as much your company as anyone else you work with.

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Product Engineering

May - August 2018 • Horicon, WI

What I liked

I liked how kind everyone was and that we actually had engineering related projects.

What I wish was different

The speed of the processes was too slow.

Advice

Go in with an open mind. The process may be slow, but you will learn a lot.

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Administrative Assistant

May 2017 • Lucedale, MS

What I liked

I like that there is always something to do in the office. I enjoy being around equipment and hosting special events.

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Customer and Product Support Intern

May - August 2019 • Cary, NC

What I liked

The best part of my summer with Deere would have to be the diversity of projects assigned and the quality of the people I had the pleasure of working with. I got to expand both my technical and personal skills with the help of many talented people.

What I wish was different

If I could change anything about the summer, I would go back and become more involved in the community. I wish that I would have done more community service projects on the weekends, as well as do more sightseeing in the Carolinas.

Advice

My biggest piece of advice is to be willing to travel. Initially, I was skeptical of moving from the Midwest to the East Coast, but at the end of the day I would have sincerely regretted not taking this opportunity because of the distance from home.

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Supply Chain Management Intern

May - August 2018 • Dubuque, IA

What I liked

I liked that there were other interns and that I was exposed to different areas of Supply Chain as well as Marketing, which I was interested in. John Deere is a great company with very strong values that show throughout the work that is done on a day to day basis. Truly it is good, genuine people working there and I always felt welcomed. I was given new hire responsibilities, which was definitely challenging but I learned what it means to be in Procurement. I liked that they cared so much about their employee's development, including the interns.

What I wish was different

Advice

Make sure to talk to people in different departments wherever you intern. There are so many different job functions so try to get to know the most about each of them to give you a better idea of what you want to do if you return full time.

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Supply Management Intern

May - August 2018 • Moline, IL

What I liked

John Deere has a great internship program that allows all the intern to connect easily. Made me feel at home even if I was hundreds of miles away!

What I wish was different

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IT Intern

May - August 2018 • East Moline, IL

What I liked

The company culture and my coworkers made it very smooth to onboard and work on my projects.

What I wish was different

I wish the provided housing had been a little bit better.

Advice

Getting your foot in the door and making an early good impression is just the starting point, but it will go a long way.

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engine performance development engineer

September 2018 • Waterloo, IA

What I liked

Dynamic work environment, challenging assignments, international exposure

What I wish was different

John Deere PEC location

Advice

Amazing opportunity to grab. Be ready to work for long hours and make your learning curve steepest.

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Supply Management Intern

June - August 2018 • Moline, IL

What I liked

The company was amazing! Everyone was so welcoming to all of the interns and treated us just like another full-time employee. I got valuable, hands-on experience and expanded my network greatly.

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Manufacturing Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Horicon, WI

What I liked

The entire staff wanted interns to succeed and make them feel welcome.

What I wish was different

Advice

Make the most of the time there, it seems long at first but is very short.

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Environmental Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Moline, IL

What I liked

The pay and the work itself where amazing.

What I wish was different

I wish it could have been longer to see all of my projects through.

Advice

Make sure you are a self starter and don't be afraid to ask questions.

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Product Development Intern

May - August 2019 • Dubuque, IA

What I liked

There is a strong emphasis on giving interns meaningful work throughout the course of the internship. The culture I experienced was supportive and collaborative. Overall, I felt that most people I worked with were rooting for my success. Deere treats their interns very well. They start investing in you from the moment you start your assignment. I was provided with numerous training opportunities, such as the opportunity to operate construction vehicles, a presentation skills class specifically for interns, and the opportunity to learn about diesel engines by taking one apart. Benefit-wise, interns get the opportunity to opt into 401k benefits, a stock purchase plan, and tuition assistance for classes taken during the internship. You also get a year of service credit for completing an internship.

What I wish was different

Most locations in this company are not optimal if you want to live in a large metroplex. Most of the opportunity at Deere is in small to mid-size cities in Iowa and Illinois.

Advice

If you are willing to move out of state, this experience is worth it. Even if the midwest is not on your radar of places to live, it's worth taking an internship for three months to see if you enjoy it.

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