I loved this internship! I got to talk to so many people from different departments for project and career advice. The Global Technology Center is beautiful, and the internship program was so much fun.
What I wish was different
My mentor and manager were both managers of different departments, so their schedules were super busy. It would have been nice to have someone entry-level as my mentor.
Advice
Do not wait around for people to tell you what to do and who to talk to! Use your free time to learn about new topics.
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Application and Software Development Intern
June - December 2022 • Piscataway, NJ
What I liked
I liked working with other developers and interns on projects.
What I wish was different
I wished to work on more interesting technology
Advice
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Application and Software Development Intern
June 2022 • Piscataway, NJ
What I liked
Great internship experience with lots of tools to help learn along the way.
What I wish was different
Wish I was more impactful and had more experience on a team.
Advice
Pay attention during training, ask lots of questions, don't be afraid to express scheduling concerns. Colgate is very accomodating.
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Application and Software Development Intern
June - August 2021 • Piscataway, NJ
What I liked
A lot of support, they made sure to train you to make sure you were ready for the work. You also got to do real work.
What I wish was different
I worked on a lot of accessibility issues for a website, which was a great project but it would be nice to do some more coding.
Advice
Speak up! If you're confused, ask for help. People are willing to guide you.
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IT Intern
June 2019 • Piscataway, NJ
What I liked
Team is so helpful and kind -- always ready to teach. I loved the experience I received in regards to the technical aspect. I also was able to network a lot with various teams and various interns. Overall a very enriching experience.
What I wish was different
more intern activities
Advice
Interning at Colgate-Palmolive is a great opportunity that will allow the intern to receive an all around enriching experience. Reaching out and learning about as many people in the company is very important and valuable!
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Research and Development Intern
June 2020 • Piscataway, NJ
What I liked
I really liked the amount of collaboration that exists between the company. There were so many opportunities to work with people from different groups and learn about other functions within the company.
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Intern
June - August 2020 • Piscataway, NJ
What I liked
Very flexible, great company, interesting work
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Network
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Engineering intern
June - August 2020 • Piscataway, NJ
What I liked
I loved that the whole internship was using creativity to put my electronics and programming knowledge to use.
What I wish was different
I wish it had been in person so I had been able to build the hardware and not just design it
Advice
Ask for feedback, don’t think that you can do everything on your own. It doesn’t make you smarter to work extra and have to correct mistakes just because you didn’t want to ask if the direction you were going towards was correct
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R&D Intern
June 2018 • Piscataway, NJ
What I liked
I really liked the work culture and the people I got to work with. They were very accommodating of my school schedule and flexible with my hours.
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infrastructure site analyst
June 2019 • Piscataway, NJ
What I liked
I received a lot of exposure to the IT role and learned a lot of technical skills. I also have the best team; they are constantly teaching the interns while juggling their own work.
What I wish was different
n/a
Advice
Internships can get stressful with school work but time management is key.
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Infrastructure Site Analyst Intern
May 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
There was a lot of schedule flexibility along with projects that I could be apart of. Everyone was very welcoming and friendly. Management was very approachable and open.
What I wish was different
Advice
The job is what you make of it. The people who work there want to see you succeed and are willing to help you any way they can, but you need to take initiative.
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Research and Development Year Round Intern
October 2018 • Piscataway, NJ
What I liked
Great Place to work
Learned many different lab techniques
Given meaningful and insightful projects
Good management
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Come in willing to learn new things
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Software and Application Development Intern
June 2018 • Piscataway, NJ
What I liked
Working with new technologies and getting industry experience.
What I wish was different
The commute to the company is extremely long and gets tiring.
Advice
Amazing experience overall, a lot of opportunities to learn with tons of resources available from within the company.
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IT Intern
June 2018 • Piscataway, NJ
What I liked
Great place to work.
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Tableau Developer Intern
June 2018 • Piscataway, NJ
What I liked
The company culture of Colgate is all around warm and friendly. It is an excellent place to get your foot in the door or learn new skills if you're unsure of what you want to do. My managers were welcoming and really cared if I was getting an adequate amount of experience. With such a supportive work environment, I decided to stay with them for the year.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more room for growth into a full-time position. Colgate does not offer employment contingent on graduation. You must have your degree already to be considered for a full-time role. I wish this was not the case so I could know in advance that I will be hired.
Advice
Take advantage of the networking opportunities. Many employees at Colgate are seasoned in the consumer goods and R&D field. They have great insight into future career goals and the industry in general. Don't be afraid to ask questions or send an email to others in an effort to better your prospects!
