The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts; Hatfield, MA

Job Role:

• Executed special events
• Managed multiple databases
• Assisted in marketing/fundraising/social networks
• Helped to create and develop third-party events
• Performed general office work
• Researched as needed

My placement was excellent in all aspects and I would definitely recommend it to my peers. The only thing I would have changed was that I was on vacation during both of the events I helped plan, I would have loved to have gone to them.

Advice I would give to students searching for a field experience is to apply to anything that interests them even if they do not have any experience. I went in for the interview with no previous experience and my manager hired me because I told her that I am eager and quick to learn, as well as enthusiastic about the causes we would be working towards.

Safety Net Outreach; Boston, MA

My job role was to

• Shadow caseworkers, take clients to appointments/shopping etc
• Call clients ans assist in providing emotional support for any stress they might have
• Doing light case management work with the clients
• Research different community resources available regarding health or financial information for clients

My placement was very good and other students should consider this site because it is so much more different to learn by experience rather than textbooks. You learn so much more and it helps you grow as a person.

The only thing I would change about this placement is my connection with my supervisor.

My advice to others seeking a field experience placement is to make sure that its something you truly want to do. You must be prepared for the good, the bad, and the ugly at all times.

Walt Disney World; Orlando, FL

My Job responsibilitities at the front desk included

1. Check in/ check out
2. Dealing with all guest situations
3. Runner shifts and room deliveries

There were no changes in my job role over the time I was there.

I would rate my placement as excellent and would recommend it to other students because I think everyone who wants to work with resorts should have some sort of front desk experience. It is the main hub of the establishment and demonstrats how the resort is run.

If I could change anything I would have liked to have more responsibility such as concierge training.
My advice to others is to have an open mind, every experience is a learning opportunity.

Hawthorn Medical; North Dartmouth, MA

My job role consisted of observing and helping out the staff. I could not really do much because it was a non-hands on internship. However, my internship was excellent and I could not have possible gotten more out it. The staff was extremely helpful.

I would tell others pursuing a field experience placement that the sooner you do an internship, the better!

Market Street Research; Northampton, MA

Interning at Market Street Research I would correspond with
prospective clients
arrange for initial phone conversations with my employer.

I had an excellent experience working here, and would highly recommend this job to other students as well. It was a great atmosphere.

MSBDC Western Digital Office; Springfield, MA

My primary job responsibilities at the MSBDC were to;

- consult with business owners

-work on financial statements

-cash flows

-assesing business plans

This field placement was excellent all around and provided me with top-notch experiences. I recommend this placement to other students, the personal interest from suppervisors of the progress you make helps to polish your skills.

If I could change anything about this placement i would have changed its location.

My advice for other students is to pursue a job with a business you like.

The Think Alive Foundation; Amherst, MA

At the Think Alive Foundation my I developed, planned, organized and implemented a preliminary marketing strategy. I also oversaw infrastructure improvements and developments. Over the course of the placement there were no changes in the primary job responsibilities.

As a whole i would rate this placement as a very good place to intern for. I would recommend it to other students since it was a great ecperuence and i felt as thoughi made a difference in a small organization. If i could change one thing about this internship i would make the struckture of Think Alive's involvement a little smoother.

My advice for other students is to take risks, and do something you dont otherwise think you would do!

Commonwealth Research Group; Mass Mental Health Center/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, MA

Primary job responsibilities: mandated data entry and cleaning, attended weekly grand rounds at the main hospital, and administrative work to assist two studies.

Everyone was very welcoming and eager to teach me how research worked.

My overall satisfaction as well as experience was excellent, and would only change the fact that the location was too far away.

Massachusetts Small Business Development Center; Springfield, MA

My primary job responsibilities were to support professional management consultants in a wide range of business sectors, conduct market research, and review business plans for clients, participate in counseling sessions with clients and prepare financial projections for clients including cash flows, profit and loss, and balance sheets.

My placement was excellent and I would highly recommend the SMDC to other students looking for field experience. It was an excellent place to be exposed to a variety of businesses from different industries with different issues. It is also a great place to network with experienced business people from the region. I got exposed to marketing, finance, and management at the small enterprise level.

If I could change something I would have liked more networking opportunities and business analysis similar to large entry level consulting jobs.

My advice to other students looking for a field experience placement would be to talk to everyone you are able to talk to. Start building and maintaining relationships because it will have a huge influence on how your career develops.

INTERPOL; Washington, DC

INTERPOL Washington, U.S. National Central Bureau  is located in Washington, DC, and is an agency of the U.S. Department of Justice and co administered by the Department of Homeland Security. There is no other place that under one roof has agents, analysts, and contractors from dozens of agencies such as the FBI, U.S. Secret Service, DEA, ICE, US Marshals, HHS-OIG, etc.

Interning here has been huge for me. Going forward, the possibilities are endless.
It has been an honor to learn from individuals that possess the knowledge, skills, commitment, intestinal fortitude, and rigorous thinking standards that are present within my division.  This combined framework is setting me up to skillfully and faithfully serve my country. I couldn't be more thankful and appreciative for this opportunity.