Medline Industries, LP

Product Management Intern

June - August 2023 • Northfield, IL

What I liked

Over the 10-week summer internship, I truly got to learn what a Product Manager's role entails. I was able to get so much exposure across the company, and I got the opportunity to make a real impact with the projects I worked on. Everyone at the company was so welcoming and interested in my growth and learning, which made it a very valuable experience. The Campus Recruitment Team also does a great job at organizing networking and social events throughout the summer!

What I wish was different

Interns got very different experiences based on the product division they got assigned. Some interns got lucky and got to get field exposure and travel, whereas other interns did not.

Advice

My biggest piece of advice would be to network as much as you can throughout the summer, especially on in-person days. Medline has an excellent work culture that encourages collaboration and communication. People are always willing to meet and set up coffee chats, and are very responsive to talking to interns. Be a sponge and try to learn as much as you can from other employees!

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Associate product management

June - August 2022 • Northfield, IL

What I liked

I liked everything about this internship. You have really have a workload that affects the company. I had a great opportunity to excel my professional skills. The networking opportunities are also endless

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Work hard, take notes and show that you are dedicated to your work.

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Product Management Intern

June - August 2022 • Northfield, IL

What I liked

I enjoyed the work environment and people I worked with. I also had a really cool intern project that was helpful for the company.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more opportunities to work with the other interns and get to know them better.

Advice

This is a great opportunity to make connections and get an idea of what type of work you will do in a real job.

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Product Management Intern

June - August 2022 • Northfield, IL

What I liked

The hybrid model. We were in the office T and TH and remote M W F. I worked on projects that directly impacted my manager and her role. There were a lot of fun networking opportunities like going to Pinstripes, a Cubs Game, and on a Chicago river boat tour with the other interns.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Dive head first into this role and ask a lot of questions. Be ready to learn a lot! Don't hesitate to ask your mentor the tough questions. You are about to have an amazing summer with Medline.

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Business systems intern

June - August 2021 • Waukegan, IL

What I liked

Projects customized for my area of interest.

What I wish was different

Advice

Network!

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Supply chain clerk

January 2017 • Colton, CA

What I liked

What I wish was different

I wish overtime wasn’t needed so often

Advice

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Implementation Technician, Intern

August - October 2018 • Toledo, OH

What I liked

I liked that this internship taught me how to work with different people with numerous personalities. Working at Medline Industries, Inc was a tough task based on the type of work I was doing, but ultimately the challenge of working here helped me to work with different types of people with different management styles.

What I wish was different

For this type of work, I wished that my supervisor would have partnered us with people who have similar work ethics. I feel like by doing this, we would get a lot more done faster.

Advice

Although, this internship was not the type of internship I had in mind, it did help me to understand supply chain from a medical field basis.

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Social Media and Marketing Intern

June - August 2019 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Company culture is great! Everyone is super helpful and has lots to share. They make the process of getting an offer very clear and straightforward. There are lots of other interns that you have the opportunity to work with.

What I wish was different

Day to day tasks can be a little slow, there were some periods of time where I didn't have much to work on.

Advice

Get to know a bunch of different sectors of the company. Invite yourself to meetings outside of your team, ask to shadow someone in a job different than your own, collaborate with interns on other projects.

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Business Systems Intern

June - August 2019 • Waukegan, IL

What I liked

Medline allows interns to really "show off". They appreciate new talent and allow them to take on a lot of responsibility. I was able to apply my knowledge in industry and was given the perfect amount of guidance to be successful. The program matches you up with a mentor and you have plenty of time to immerse yourself within the company. There are fantastic networking events for interns only and some really fun bonding work outings such as a cubs game.

What I wish was different

It was honestly perfect; could not have been a better experience.

Advice

Ask for help when you need it. I cannot stress that enough! There are so many smart people around you and they ARE your resources to be successful.

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Business Systems Analyst Intern

May - July 2018 • Northfield, IL

What I liked

Experience in a large company, exposure to different parts of the business, gained an understanding of IT and popular technology systems.

What I wish was different

I wish I would've had more challenging work.

Advice

The best way to find a job is through your personal network.

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Associate Product Manager

May - August 2018 • Northfield, IL

What I liked

I liked the immersive experience that was given to the interns. We got to see everything from the sales executives in hospitals, to the distribution centers, to the manufacturing sites. I felt that I learned a ton and everyone at the corporate headquarters was very friendly and looking to help the younger interns

What I wish was different

N/A.

Advice

I would recommend that you make sure you understand which Illinois location you will be working at before accepting the offer. I have friends in the internship that didn't plan their living accommodations accordingly because they didn't know the exact location they would be at every day.

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Financial Analyst

June - August 2018 • Northfield, IL

What I liked

The experience I had within the company.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

It is a great experience for any one that is interested in finance opportunities.

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Product Management Intern

June - August 2018 • Northfield, IL

What I liked

Great work environment. People are very friendly and receptive to any and all questions. Bosses truly cared about the work I did over the summer and put some of my findings into action.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Demand planner

June - August 2018 • Waukegan, IL

What I liked

Working with mathematical models

What I wish was different

Having my department not be in “crisis”

Advice

Good company for learning supply chain

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Supply Chain Intern

June - August 2018 • Northbrook, IL

What I liked

The atmosphere was great and everyone was really friendly. The team cared about your professional development and getting you involved in projects that interested you. The company as a whole offers great perks too.

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

Meet as many people as possible and ask as many questions as possible. There are so many cool things going on at Medline that you can learn about if you just network.

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