American Express

Compliance Intern

June - August 2019 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

This was a fantastic job with a fantastic company! I would highly recommend it!

What I wish was different

I wouldn't change a thing.

Advice

Seek out people on other teams.

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Digital Marketing Intern

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Great program with lots of exciting speakers throughout the summer and social events to get to know the other interns.

What I wish was different

More exposure to other parts of the company and a chance to shadow other employees.

Advice

Put in a lot of practice time for your final project so you come across as confident and composed!

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Full-Stack Software Engineer

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

My team and the work I was doing and the mentorship

What I wish was different

Heard more about the transition from internship to full time

Advice

Ask questions about anything you are unsure about!

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Business Development and Strategy Summer Analyst In GMNS

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The culture, people and the project I was working on. Fantastic place.

What I wish was different

More interaction with other interns

Advice

Don’t be afraid to connect with executives and make sure you manage your time well

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Data Analyst Intern

May - August 2018 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

Being able to use the skills I learned in class.

What I wish was different

The dynamic of the company and how they treat interns.

Advice

Don't go into your internship with expectations. If you have expectations on the projects you will get, the people you work with, or anything in between, you might get disappointed.

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Analyst Intern

June - August 2019 • Scottsdale, AZ

What I liked

It was a wonderful experience! We had a very flexible schedule and I got to learn new technologies, such as GoLang

What I wish was different

I didn't know much about what I was working on beforehand. While I know this is the case for most internships, I wish companies would let students know more in advance.

Advice

Take advantage of all of the networking opportunities!

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Data Analyst

June - July 2019 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

Good pay and good atmosphere and rewarding work.

What I wish was different

I wish it had been longer. Had a great time with my coworkers! Also the commute for me was rather far, but that was just for me.

Advice

American Express has lots of resources for you to succeed so make the most of it if you go there!

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Industrial Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

How helpful everyone was, acceptance of interns, meaningful project, competent management, learned A LOT.

What I wish was different

Onboarding process was bad, not all interns had a similar experience depending on the team they were placed into.

Advice

Work hard, ask questions, learn.

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Software Engineer

August 2018 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

Great tech stack, open for new technology applications

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Always do research on what your job is worth before even considering the first interview. Know what you want before they ask.

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Software Engineering Intern

June - August 2020 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

The structure of the program

What I wish was different

More feedback

Advice

Make the most of your time there

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Software Engineer

July - August 2020 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The supportive and friendly people there.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more guidance for some aspects of the project.

Advice

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Software Engineering Intern

July - August 2020 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

Although it was virtual and only lasted for 6 weeks, American Express made the commitment to pay us as if we had a 10 week internship! I was able to work on a back end application to protect from bad/faulty user requests and integrate a circuit breaker to protect those services. Many other of my coworkers on different teams got the flexibility to work on other areas which they found super interesting. Overall, this was a fun and great learning experience where I really valued the mentorship of senior engineers overseeing my team.

What I wish was different

I definitely would have prefered a longer experience and have it in person as well! However, given the circumstances, I really enjoyed the overall experience and was grateful to receive it.

Advice

One advice I give when applying is to not be afraid or feel like you're not enough to apply. Do it anyway! You never know if you'll get a "YES" from the recruiters. Be yourself when talking to them, try and look at the values of the company you are working for and pinpoint some experiences where you demonstrated those qualities no matter how simple it may be. Also, review data structures and get some coding practice. Know your Java OOP fundamentals, at least the overall concept. Don't be afraid to get rejections. I got rejected so many times before getting this opportunity so keep persevering!

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Software Engineering Intern

June - August 2021 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

The company culture was very inviting and open to intern innovation.

What I wish was different

That it would have been in person.

Advice

Don't be afraid to challenge the status quo.

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Finance

June - August 2023 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Working for such a big company! I met so many people

What I wish was different

The project was a little boring

Advice

Network!

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Pricing Analytics Intern

June - August 2023 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Loved the company culture that focuses on networking and work/life balance. Great opportunity to work in the city, and the internship program is large and developed.

What I wish was different

More clarity on hours, they were reduced from 40 hours a week to 35.

Advice

Important to network across the company.

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Industrial Engineering Intern

June - August 2023 • Sunrise, FL

What I liked

Great benefits, workplace environment was nice, safe, and employees were very kind and helpful. The timeframe of the internship was also very convenient, and you are still able to enjoy your summer. Hybrid workplace was also very enjoyable to experience.

What I wish was different

I wish I had worked from the office more than I had, as I opted to work from home on certain days of the week.

Advice

Ask as many questions as you can and don't be afraid to make mistakes. Everyone is really nice, and many fulltime workers will extend a hand to help you, all you have to do is ask!

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Data Analyst Intern

June - August 2021 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I loved my experience at American Express mainly because the whole time I felt like I completing meaningful work. Personally, I love to feel like I'm improving something when working and I was able to feel that way everyday due to the projects I was able to work on. Additionally, they encouraged me to reach out to people who worked across the company to learn more about the business and through this I was able to grow my network and knowledge about different projects happening around the company.

What I wish was different

I wish I had taken more advantage of the groups/clubs within the company to build a network there. This would've helped me be able to have an even better grasp of different parts of the company as well as the chance to learn from some very successful people. In American Express everyone feels reachable so I wish I took advantage of that more.

Advice

Talk to as many people as possible! Establishing your personal brand is a big part of what Amex emphasizes for interns, so make sure to get your name out there. Also, don't be afraid to ask for more or less of a workload.

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