Gartner

Data Analyst Intern

May - August 2019 • Fort Myers, FL

What I liked

My time as an internal data analyst intern (if you search online, Business Associate is the official title Gartner uses for the position) at Gartner was an amazing experience. I had the ability to work on big internal projects, to collaborate with people from around the world, and finally, to present a comprehensive, analytics-backed proposal to several VPs at the end of the summer. The degree of autonomy with which we were allowed to develop our projects, as well as the excellent support and feedback structure, would make this a great position for any technical, data-savvy individual.

What I wish was different

Summers in Fort Myers, FL are brutal, especially if you're from New York! Also, the city itself is still growing, but isn't nearly as big as say, Tampa or Miami.

Advice

I would recommend preparing extremely well for the interviews. The position is highly competitive, and most of the accepted applicants are from Ivy League schools.

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Research Analyst Intern

May - August 2018 • Arlington County, VA

What I liked

Great people and environment, interesting work

What I wish was different

pay was slightly below competitors

Advice

HR is less than helpful

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Research Analyst Intern

June - August 2017 • Arlington County, VA

What I liked

Very hands on experience. They give you work immediately and incorporate you into the team very quickly. Overall I was able to learn a lot very quickly, which allowed me to contribute more.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Research Analyst

July 2017 • Arlington, WA

What I liked

Working with smart, engaged, and kind colleagues. Great work/life balance.

What I wish was different

Long ramp-up for on-boarding and I didn't always feel challenged during the first few months.

Advice

Get to know colleagues outside of your practice area and approach problems with an interdisciplinary mindset.

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Business Development Coordinator

May - August 2018 • Fort Myers, FL

What I liked

I love the collaborative culture at Gartner. Everyone leverages each other for success. As well, it is growth mindset environment meaning that you are continuously learning. If you like working with people and have a drive to always improve yourself this a job for you.

What I wish was different

Nothing, it was a great opportunity that further developed myself professionally.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you don’t know something and it’s really okay to fail. Everyone around you has failed at one point and has learned from their mistakes. So welcome feedback from colleagues and learn from your own mistakes!

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MSE Intern

May - August 2018 • Fort Myers, FL

What I liked

The highly competitive and intellectually enriching environment with great opportunities for advancement and recognition

What I wish was different

I felt alienated as the only HBCU student in a class of over 140 interns and the surrounding area mimicked this lack of diversity

Advice

Study hard to make sure you understand everything to perform your job as best as you can, but more than that listen be coachable and apply the feedback you are given

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Research Specialist

August 2018 • Arlington County, VA

What I liked

Gartner research teams are small, which allowed me to learn closely from my colleagues and feel like I was immediately part of the team when I joined. Our research focuses vary throughout the year, which means I’m not stuck on just one project for very long if I don’t like it.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Business Development Consultant

May - August 2018 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

The structure and hands-on corporate experience

What I wish was different

Better communication would have been ideal

Advice

Must be self-motivated and eager to find work

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research analyst

July 2018 • Arlington, VA

What I liked

Gartner allows employees to gain a lot of knowledge quickly through their on boarding plan. By serving a group of clients, rather than just one client, Gartner provides experience and exposure that would take years to generate at a typical management consulting firm.

What I wish was different

Some times the job can lack guidance and you need to manage your manager. This, however, can be very common in most consulting jobs. Make sure to ask lots of questions and/or ask for clarification on your role.

Advice

Make sure to apply yourself to every aspect of the job and ask clarifying questions. These two steps allow you to gain a lot more out of the job.

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Global Event Production Intern

May - August 2018 • Stamford, CT

What I liked

Gartner provided a friendly and comfortable leaning environment to learn and grow as a business professional. They spent a lot of time presenting to me the value behind the work I did and took true initiative in my ambitions.

What I wish was different

Personally I had a long commute.

Advice

Do not be afraid to ask questions, and do not be afraid to fail. Do your best to learn and picture if you see yourself in the field.

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Business Development Coordinator

May - August 2018 • Fort Myers, FL

What I liked

I liked the location and job duties of the position. I had the opportunity to intern with 135 interns while earning commission based on my performance.

What I wish was different

I wish I had a different manager.

Advice

Always ask for feedback and create as many relationships as possible.

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Sales Territory Planning Intern

June - August 2017 • Stamford, CT

What I liked

I had ownership over a project that I was able to work on from start to finish.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more of a community of interns; while there were other interns at the company, the company did not do a good job of bringing us together, so I didn't meet anyone.