This article is sponsored by Walsh Group, which is hiring Project Management Interns here on WayUp.
When you’re looking for a great place to intern, it’s not just about getting those “cool” perks like a ping pong table or wearing whatever you want. It’s about finding a place that cares about your career path and helps you grow.
If you want an organization that puts a lot of thought into how it supports its interns, renowned construction management company Walsh Group is just the place you’re looking for. But instead of us giving you the lowdown on why young people love working for them, we’re having former Walsh interns tell you themselves!
1. You Get a Say in What You Do
“My favorite perk of working with Walsh is that I was given the opportunity to choose where I wanted to work and on what type of project. My recruiter made it clear that Walsh wanted the best experience for me and worked with me to make sure I was excited about my position. Working with a successful company like the Walsh Group means you’ll have a wide range of options within the company with respect to professional development and location, which is something that is very appealing to me.” – Noah, Memorial University of Newfoundland ‘16
At other internships, it can be frustrating to simply be handed assignments instead of getting to work on things you’re most interested in or could most benefit from. Interns at Walsh don’t have this problem; the team looks out for its interns from day one and make sure they are doing productive work.
2. You Get Tons of Extra Training
“Walsh has the resources to make many kinds of training available. As an intern I was able to take webinar training for surveying while being trained on surveying in the field by the companies full-time surveyors. As a project engineer, I have furthered my training by taking courses in cost management, scheduling, and quality control. I also appreciated the combination of field/office exposure I experienced as an intern.” – Noel, Northern Arizona University ‘16
When you’re coming into a new role, it’s important to feel like a company is giving you the support you need to succeed and take new experiences head-on. If you apply to Walsh Group, you’re sure to have these resources available at your disposal.
3. You Join a Close-Knit Team
“Here at Walsh Construction, you are a part of a family. You are not seen as a number; you are embraced into the culture and encouraged to grow within the company. The motivation for Walsh employees is also very strong. We feel that there is nothing more satisfying than to look back on projects we worked on and say to ourselves or others, ‘Look at what we were able to build.’ It is a special feeling to share experiences on how our teams came together and worked toward final goals of project completion.” – Brandon, University of Cincinnati ‘17
Walsh Group makes a serious effort to ensure that all of its interns feel included and excited, avoiding an all-too-common problem where interns feel like they only know the people they directly reported to.
4. You Get a Variety of Valuable Experiences
“My favorite perk about being an intern for Walsh was the knowledge that I gained. I was placed on a large project and learned a great deal about many different aspects of the job. As a project engineer now, I am very grateful for my internship. I constantly utilize what I learned as an intern. As an intern for Walsh, I was given opportunities to learn as much as I wanted. I like working for Walsh because I can continuously broaden my engineering knowledge. There is always more room to grow and which allows me to expand upon my career.” – Craig, University of Notre Dame ‘14
When you take on an internship, you want to gain skills that’ll take you further in your career. Walsh Group makes giving interns new knowledge a priority.
If surrounding yourself with a supportive team and gaining valuable new skills sounds like a great fit for you, head on over to WayUp and apply for Walsh Group’s Project Management Internship now.
