Avery Dennison

Operations Intern

May - August 2022 • Fairport Harbor, OH

What I liked

One of my favorite parts of my internship was that my manager allowed me to pick which projects I wanted to work on, and since he knew I had an interest in quality, he got me connected with the Regional Quality Manager at my site to do a project for her. I also enjoyed being able to meet all of the other interns and network with professionals in the company, as well as Avery Dennison's atmosphere. Everyone has a positive attitude and really values having a work-life balance, which is refreshing in the field of engineering.

What I wish was different

I wish that I would have had the opportunity to start my internship before the end of May, and I also wish that I had a more consistent amount of work. I would switch between having a lot of downtime and searching for work to do and then having an abundance of work that I really had to delegate.

Advice

Get to know your coworkers on a personal level! They are more than just engineers, they have families, children, interests, and hobbies. The more you get to know each other, the more likely you are to keep the connection after your internship!

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R&D Intern

June - August 2021 • Mentor, OH

What I liked

All of the people I met were so willing to explain new concepts to me which I really appreciated. I loved that I was always being challenged and encouraged to step outside of my comfort zone. Stepping into a new role is always intimidating, so it was great to be welcomed by friendly faces.

What I wish was different

Overall, my experience was great. The only thing that I would change is being hired and notified so late. However, even though I was hired late, I was still able to have an impactful summer.

Advice

I would encourage interns to reach out to anybody within the company that they're interested in speaking with. Everybody is so open to sharing their experience and they will offer amazing advice and insight.

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RFID Applications Intern

January - August 2022 • Miamisburg, OH

What I liked

I enjoyed learning about RFID technology, it felt nice to be working with emerging tech and seeing how it influences the world around us! My manager and the engineers I worked under were all very dedicated and helpful when it came to teaching me about all the various tests and reports we carry out in this role. Everyone at Avery Dennison has been very friendly, and there are endless networking opportunities to give you insight into other areas of the company and meet new people.

What I wish was different

Although every test I completed helped in some way to either provide data for a tag, provide information to a customer, etc. there were times when the work felt monotonous. However, I felt this less and less as I gained more experience and was given bigger and more unique projects.

Advice

It is very important to ask lots of questions. I came into this role knowing very little about RFID, but asking questions allowed me to learn so much about the importance of what I was doing, as well as how the technology works. Additionally, take advantage of the networking opportunities!

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Quality Engineering Intern

February 2021 • Miamisburg, OH

What I liked

Avery Dennison allowed me to have an extended internship and worked with and around my school schedule. This allowed me to work on various projects and gain necessary real world experience while also helping the business to further its goals. I was able to work in two different roles first as a manufacturing intern and then as a quality engineering intern this provided me with a varied experience that I enjoyed.

What I wish was different

I ran into little to nothing that I had issues with, the only thing I would say that would be beneficial is maybe to allow the interns more of an opportunity to intermingle with the other Avery sites as they are all so varied. I was at the Miamisburg printer service division site but that is drastically different than the Reflectives site.

Advice

Reach out, everyone at Avery Dennison is really there to help you. Don't be shy.

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Market Research Intern

January 2023 • Mentor, OH

What I liked

I absolutely love the people and the culture at Avery Dennison. It is a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone truly wants to help you reach your professional goals. I have heard "we want to develop you" countless times while working here and that goes a long way knowing you have good people in your corner. For example, I interned at Avery Dennison last summer for the Procurement team. Kristin and Hallice worked with me all summer to help me move into the marketing role I have now. They supported me and listened to the opportunities I wanted to explore within AD.

What I wish was different

Truly, I can't think of anything that I would have wanted differently, so I will talk a little about onboarding week. When you first get hired as an intern you will attend an onboarding week. This week allows you to form relationships with the other interns and begin to learn about Avery Dennison and what he company is all about. This is probably one of my favorite weeks because you get to meet so many people who are in the same boat as you.

Advice

As long as you put yourself out there and do your best things generally tend to work out okay. It can be intimidating networking or putting yourself out there, but I highly encourage you to get involved and meet as many of these wonderful people as you can!

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Computer Engineering Intern

August 2022 • Miamisburg, OH

What I liked

I liked the working environment during the course of my internship. I also had the opportunity to work with other engineers and interns which enhanced my learning. The projects I worked on were both challenging and stimulating as I was able to hone critical thinking skills learned in school. I highly recommend this company during your job/intern search.

What I wish was different

There is not much I would change from this experience. The experience has been wholesome.

Advice

One piece of advice I would share is not to be hesitant in reaching out to others in the workspace. The more questions you ask, the clearer the objective is to you.

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Operations Intern

May - August 2023 • Painesville, OH

What I liked

I worked at Avery Dennison the previous Summer as well and enjoyed it so much I decided to return this Summer when given a return offer. My biggest concern in returning to the same company for a second internship was the chance that I'd be doing the same thing again, but that wasn't the case. The recruiter for internships, Kristin, is great about ensuring returning interns get a completely different experience from the prior year. I feel like I was given a significant amount of work that was relevant to both my future and the company. Overall, great experience.

What I wish was different

One thing I wish had been different would be how late I found out where I would be located for the Summer. I understand the location assignments to operations interns are dependent on company needs and Avery Dennison lets you know the location as soon as they can, its just later than I would like to know.

Advice

I would advise you approach this opportunity with a desire to learn and grow. In addition, you'll meet so many great people who have loads of experience and it is beneficial to get to know them the best you can.

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Operations Summer Intern

May - August 2023 • Mentor, OH

What I liked

I loved the team and the company culture. Everyone is more than happy to help you with any project you have, and its a safe-to-fail environment. Its such an amazing learning environment; you can ask anyone anything and they will gladly answer your question and help you learn more. Expanding your network is as simple as sending someone a ping asking to meet. We were google-based, which allows us to use google calendar to set up meetings.

What I wish was different

Truly, this experience has been so incredible and made me so excited for my future career.

Advice

Expand your network as much as possible. Join ERGs, get to know your team, tour the plants, and overall meet everyone and anyone that you can.

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Accounting Intern

May - August 2023 • Mentor, OH

What I liked

Avery Dennison is such a great company to work for. The company has such a great environment from the place to the employees and everything about Avery makes you feel welcomed. Everyone here is so outgoing and willing to help if you ever need help with anything. As an intern I learned more about how Avery Dennison is a great place to network not only with the other interns but all of the staff. Having the opportunity to be an intern at Avery has given me a lot of knowledge and development in new schools. Another thing I like about Avery is how they introduce you to the company and you learn more about their products and what they do no matter what position you are in.

What I wish was different

There is only one thing I wish that was different and it’s the start date of the internship. I wish it could have started earlier in May but otherwise there is nothing else.

Advice

The advice that I recommend is to network as much as possible and don’t be afraid to meet new people. Reach out to your managers and have 1:1 conversations to see if you are on the right path or if there is anything more you can do to improve as an intern.

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Engineering intern

May - August 2021 • Dayton, OH

What I liked

I liked the atmosphere and the transparency of the company

What I wish was different

A little more organization

Advice

Go in with an open mind because a lot of learning will happen

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Operations Engineering Intern

May - August 2024 • Greenfield, IN

What I liked

I am currently participating in my second engineering internship with Avery Dennison, and I have absolutely adored my time here. Both summers, I was able to work on projects that really mattered, first in divisional quality and second on-process. Both years, my bosses were incredibly helpful. I was given a good amount of autonomy on my projects, and was able to really do things as I wanted to do them. My mentors both years were also incredible. Avery Dennison has a set mentorship program that it uses for its interns that matches us up with someone currently towards the beginning of their career. My manager in my first summer became my manager the second summer, which has been really great. When you are located in in Cleveland area, there are tons of events to participate in for networking and general bonding. The first week of the internship is intern training week, and if you are not located in the area, they pay for your hotel for the week. You get a chance to network with other interns as well as people in the business.

What I wish was different

The biggest difficulty with the internship is the fact that we find out so late (usually beginning of April) where we are placed for the summer, which makes finding housing difficult. However, you are given a relocation stipend which helps to make the process easier.

Advice

Never be afraid to ask questions! Additionally, don't be afraid to ask something twice. Don't do it with everything, but for much more dense topics, it is totally acceptable to tell your manager you didn't understand something the first time, and you need them to go over the topic again.

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Accounts Payable and Finance Intern

May 2023 • Painesville, OH

What I liked

I have been working at Avery Dennison since May 2023 and I have had a lot of great opportunities offered to me. When I finished my general accounting internship last summer I got the chance to work as a co-op in the AP department and then after that I was located at one of our sites for a finance internship. While being at one of our sites I got to learn more about the manufacturing of the products as well. What I like about Avery Dennison is that they want you to grow within the company and experience new things. The opportunities are endless here and I got to work with a lot of different people from different departments. The culture is great here and they are very welcoming as they are always open to answering any of your questions. It has been a pleasure working here and continuing to work here.

What I wish was different

I thought this internship was a great experience and I have nothing I wish would be different.

Advice

One piece of advice is always ask questions. Even if the question doesn't seem worth asking it can always help you understand things better and make it easier for you to complete your projects and tasks. Don't be afraid to ask questions especially as a intern because we are expected to ask questions.

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Sales Intern

June - August 2021 • Mentor, OH

What I liked

The work environment at Avery Dennison created by the employees is phenomenal. Everyone is very friendly and more than happy to answer questions or show you things you do not understand. The sales internship provided me a great introduction to sales. I was able to participate in many day to day operations of the inside sales team. I helped qualify leads, process sample requests, and make product recommendations. I also had several independent projects that I worked on such as compiling a customer survey and updating CRM information after researching accounts online. I had a great experience working on the inside sales team at Avery Dennison and thought that I gained great work experience while providing value to the company.

What I wish was different

My internship started while Avery Dennison was still following a work from home model due to covid. Even though I would have rather been in the office, the company was very flexible and still provided me a great summer experience. I wish I could have had more in person interaction with my coworkers and the other interns because they all seemed like really great people over zoom.

Advice

The amount of information I received in the first four weeks of my internship was crazy. Avery Dennison has thousands of products that each serve a different application. Take lots of notes and ask questions if you do not understand something. Avery Dennison also uses a lot of acronyms so make sure you know what they are if you hear the being used repeatedly. Finally, ask for more work if you have time on your hands. My manager was very impressed and happy when I told her that I felt like I had too much free time and wanted more work and she helped me to find projects that gave me good experience and provided value to the company.

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